2020-08-14 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 14, 2020 Page 4 ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTER Consideration and Investigation of Complaints ✓ HPC 20-07: Complainant alleged that during a traffic stop, an officer threatened him and used profanity. Commissioner Quartararo motioned to decline further investigation because the complaint on its face is speculative, hypothetical, and not based on factual circumstances. Commissioner Toci seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 20-11: Complainant alleged that officers harassed and hurt her when she was arrested. Commissioner Brown motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Toci seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 20-13: Complainant complained about the manner in which an officer questioned her regarding a missing person, and that he later arrested her on a warrant. Commissioner Springer motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Toci seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 20-16: Complainant alleged that while stopped on the roadway during a police incident, a bullet whizzed past his passenger side window. Commissioner Toci motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegation of misconduct. Commissioner Brown seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 20-17: Complainant alleged that he did not receive a call from an officer regarding the status of his case. Commissioner Toci motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegation of misconduct. Commissioner St. Ambrogio seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 20-22: Complainant is homeless. She alleged that while sleeping behind the Hilo Armory, at night, two unidentified officers awoke her and told her she couldn't be there. She also alleged that one of the officer told her to leave the island and that he would harass her every day. Commissioner Brown motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Springer seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ Complaints in the non-acceptance category: ➢ HPC 20-08: Commissioner Brown motioned to accept the Chair's decision to decline investigation because on its face, the complaint is speculative and hypothetical. Commissioner Toci seconded, and it carried unanimously.