2019-04-12 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 12, 2019 Page 4 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Brown motioned to meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii Police Department where matters affecting privacy will be involved, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, and may consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a) (2) (4) (6) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b).10:32. Commissioner Mattos seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:40 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:45 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Complaint HPC 19-02: Complainant alleged that the police jumped him when they responded to a call of him breaking into the home he leases with another person. He also alleged that the police defamed him. Commissioner Paiva motioned to refer the complaint to the Chief for further investigation because they did not get testimony from the officer. Commissioner Mattos seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 19-03: Complainant stated that the police responded to a call that he assaulted someone and that he had a gun. He alleged that the other party assaulted him, that he was not able to make a police report, and that the police harassed him. Commissioner Paiva motioned to refer the complaint to the Chief for further investigation because they did not get testimony from the officer. Commissioner Mattos seconded, and it carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair De Luz announced that the next monthly meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2019, 9:00 a.m., West Hawaii Civic Center, Building G Conference Room, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:51 a.m. SUBMITTED BY: JOSIE PELAYO, SECRETARY APPROVED BY: WAYNE K. DE LUZ, CHAIR