STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3841

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 509

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 509, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Private Detectives and Guards

G.M. No. 509

BENJAMIN MOSZKOWICZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2027,

begs leave to report as follows:

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

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Benjamin Moszkowicz from the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, Mayor of the County of Hawaiʻi, one member of the Hawaiʻi County Council, and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Chief Moszkowicz's background, experience, and dedication to community service qualify him to be appointed to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards as a Chief of Police member. Chief Moszkowicz has served as an interim member of the Board of Private Detectives and Guards since November 2023 and has been an integral contributor to the discussions on various matters facing the Board. Chief Moszkowicz currently serves as the Chief of the Hawaii Police Department where he oversees a staff of four hundred eighty-four sworn personnel and one hundred fifty-six professional team members. Previously, Chief Moszkowicz honorably served the Honolulu Police Department in various capacities for twenty-two years--rising from Metropolitan Police Recruit to Metropolitan Police Major and Division Commanding Officer--and oversaw multiple divisions that are essential to the organization. Testifiers have recognized Chief Moszkowicz as a creative and inspiring leader, with outstanding qualifications and an unwavering dedication to serving the people of Hawaii. Your Committee finds that Chief Moszkowicz's extensive leadership and management skills, and more than two decades of experience in policing, will enhance the work of the Board of Private Detectives and Guards. Your Committee therefore recommends that Benjamin Moszkowicz be appointed to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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 and Consumer Protection,

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair