STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2101

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 502

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 502, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Private Detectives and Guards

G.M. No. 502

PAUL FERREIRA, for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Paul Ferreira for service on the Board of Private Detectives and Guards.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Paul Ferreira from the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Hawaii, Office of the Mayor of the County of Hawai‘i, County of Kauai Police Department, County of Maui Police Department, City and County of Honolulu Police Department, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Police Chief Ferreira's background and extensive experience qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards as a chief of police member. Your Committee notes that Police Chief Ferreira has been with the Hawaii County Police Department for over thirty-five years, is the Department's current Police Chief, and is an active, dedicated, and well-respected member of the State's law enforcement community. Throughout his long career with the Hawaii Police Department, Police Chief Ferreira has consistently demonstrated high integrity, competence, and compassion, as well as sensitivity to the issues that impact the quality of life for citizens in Hawaii County. Your Committee further finds that Police Chief Ferreira has served as an interim member of the Board of Private Detectives and Guards since August 2018 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and therefore recommends that Police Chief Ferreira be appointed to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to protecting and serving the public.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair