STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3493

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                   

 

RE:     GOV. MSG. NOS. 528, 529

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 528 and 529, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Boards of Private Detectives and Guards

 

G.M. No. 528

ALBERT DENIS,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 529

DOUGLAS INOUYE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Albert Denis and Douglas Inouye for service on the Boards of Private Detectives and Guards.

 

Albert Denis

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Albert Denis from the Board of Private Detectives and Guards and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Denis' background, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Board of Private Detectives and Guards qualify him to be nominated for reappointment as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Denis has been licensed as both a private detective and guard since 1985 and he is currently the president, founder, and principal guard and detective for Pacific Security Group, LLC, which provides specialized services for law firms, developers, architects, and business executives responsible for managing high-risk situations.  Mr. Denis is also a consultant and subordinate principal guard licensee for the multinational firm Securitas Security Services, U.S.A., Inc.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Denis is a member of a number of other professional organizations and served two previous terms on the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, during which he served as the Board's Chair.  Mr. Denis currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, is chairperson of the Board's Rules Committee, and is a member of the Board's Application Review Committee.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Denis be reappointed to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to protecting and serving the public.

 

Douglas Inouye

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Douglas Inouye from the Board of Private Detectives and Guards; Kazama Enterprises, Inc.; and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Inouye's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Board of Private Detectives and Guards qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Board as a private member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Inouye is currently employed as corporate counsel and the director of contract services for The Queen's Health Systems.  Prior to that, Mr. Inouye worked as Deputy Attorney General for the Office of the Attorney General in Hawaii and also previously worked in private practice.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Inouye is active in his community and is member of a number of other local associations and boards.  Mr Inouye has served on the Board of Private Detectives and Guards since 2016, currently serves as the Board's Chairman, and serves on the Board's Rules Committee where he reviews and proposes updates to its administrative rules.  Mr. Inouye's background and insights from legal and public perspectives will continue to be assets to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards and its deliberations.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Inouye be reappointed to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards based on his background, experience, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

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

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair