2021-06-18 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes June 18, 2021 Page 6 department took side. Hobbs couldn't remember who took the cuffs off because there was trauma. CAROL WALLINGFORD stated that she filed Complaint HPC 21-31 D. She watched what happened to Joe at Island Naturals. She quit going there. This case shows of the work Hope Johnson has been doing with county agencies and the police department. She suggested training through Sheriff Mac. Police officers need to be retrained. CHARLEE HOOK stated that he filed Complaint HPC 21-31J. He stated that he was not present during the incident, but he did see the video. When an officer arrives at the scene, he needs to assess the situation. The security officer was not questioned. HOPE ANDERSON stated that she filed Complaint HPC 21-311. She stated that something similar happened to her at another grocery store. Complaint HPC 21-29: Hope Cermelj alleged that when she called dispatch, no officer showed up. She also alleged that the officer who showed up did not read the perpetrator his rights. MS. CERMELJ came before the commission. She said she was not there when the perpetrator was not read his rights. She withdrew her complaint. Complaint HPC 21-20: Hope Cermelj alleged that officer did not return her calls. MS. CERMELJ came before the commission. She stated that she spoke to the Police Chief about her concerns. She withdrew her complaint. EXECUTIVE SESSION The commission returned to executive session as previously stated, to consider charges against officers or employees of the 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). Executive session convened at 2:05 p.m. Regular session reconvened at 2:35 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Complaint HPC 21-13: Complainant was arrested for disorderly conduct. He complained of his treatment during his arrest. Commissioner Brown motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Sur seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 21-14: Complainant was arrested for disorderly conduct. He complained of his treatment during his arrest. Commissioner Brown motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Sur seconded, and it carried unanimously.