02-12-2012, 04:05 PM
First, thank you Mr. Damerville for your insight and explanation (re; Fire Capt. case). Still an extremely difficult "pill to swallow", and with due respect, raises other concerns which are not in the scope of the Prosecutor's office. I'd still appreciate a response from Mr. Roth addressing the concerns raised in this case, including some of his ideas for possible solutions should he be elected.
As we try to move the discussion forward, (thank you, Mr. Carr) here is the description of the office we are discussing from the County website (link provided below):
DESCRIPTION: The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is the legal agency responsible for prosecuting all violations of State and County laws, ordinances, rules, and/or regulations on behalf of the Big Island community as provided by Hawai‘i County Charter Article IX: Chapter 28; H.R.S. 28-1.
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MISSION STATEMENT: The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney pursues justice with integrity and commitment.
DEPARTMENT GOALS:
1.To strive for just disposition of criminal cases and promote public safety and order through timely, efficient, and effective prosecution.
2.To ensure that victims and witnesses of crimes are treated with respect, courtesy, and sensitivity in their cooperation with criminal prosecution.
3.To improve the criminal justice system by identifying areas of need and working collaboratively with other criminal justice agencies and the community.
4.To encourage and promote crime prevention and early intervention initiatives to improve the quality of life on the Big Island.
5.Identify, promote and implement new and innovative approaches to solving crime problems.
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/prosecuting-attorney/
It would be helpful to hear Mr. Roth and the other candidates address each of the goals listed, and the innovative ideas that they each may have in order to effect changes.
In these trying times, the crimes Kathy describes are another concern that takes both the police department and this office to coordinate the case(s). Too many cases and not enough resources seems to be the issue. Perhaps that is where we could help our elected officials decide where funding is required.
(*Off topic, apologies) Kathy, I believe the helicopter problem needs to be addressed at the federal level due to airspace being federally regulated, and when doing "green harvest" flights, the minimum 1500 ft. goes out the window. The FAA tower in Hilo will take complaint calls (& give you more info), which is used in their reports (including the "green harvest" flights). Check this site for more info:
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidan...enDocument
All in my opinion. Thank you for a good discussion. It's sorely needed.
As we try to move the discussion forward, (thank you, Mr. Carr) here is the description of the office we are discussing from the County website (link provided below):
DESCRIPTION: The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is the legal agency responsible for prosecuting all violations of State and County laws, ordinances, rules, and/or regulations on behalf of the Big Island community as provided by Hawai‘i County Charter Article IX: Chapter 28; H.R.S. 28-1.
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MISSION STATEMENT: The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney pursues justice with integrity and commitment.
DEPARTMENT GOALS:
1.To strive for just disposition of criminal cases and promote public safety and order through timely, efficient, and effective prosecution.
2.To ensure that victims and witnesses of crimes are treated with respect, courtesy, and sensitivity in their cooperation with criminal prosecution.
3.To improve the criminal justice system by identifying areas of need and working collaboratively with other criminal justice agencies and the community.
4.To encourage and promote crime prevention and early intervention initiatives to improve the quality of life on the Big Island.
5.Identify, promote and implement new and innovative approaches to solving crime problems.
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/prosecuting-attorney/
It would be helpful to hear Mr. Roth and the other candidates address each of the goals listed, and the innovative ideas that they each may have in order to effect changes.
In these trying times, the crimes Kathy describes are another concern that takes both the police department and this office to coordinate the case(s). Too many cases and not enough resources seems to be the issue. Perhaps that is where we could help our elected officials decide where funding is required.
(*Off topic, apologies) Kathy, I believe the helicopter problem needs to be addressed at the federal level due to airspace being federally regulated, and when doing "green harvest" flights, the minimum 1500 ft. goes out the window. The FAA tower in Hilo will take complaint calls (& give you more info), which is used in their reports (including the "green harvest" flights). Check this site for more info:
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidan...enDocument
All in my opinion. Thank you for a good discussion. It's sorely needed.