2021-07-16 Police Commission Regular Minutes

Home

Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes July 16, 2021 Page 3 Recess was called at 9:30 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:44 a.m. CHAIR'S REPORT ON MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE COMMISSION (No report.) (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Brown motioned to meet in executive session to consider charges against officers of the police department where matters affecting privacy would 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). Commissioner Robinson seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 9:45 a.m. Open session reconvened at 10:00 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Correspondence 21-06A and 21-06B: Request for representation by Corporation Counsel for Detective Levon Stevens and Police Officer Kuilee Dela Cruz in Civil No. 21-00264. Commissioner Robinson motioned that they answer yes to all questions asked by Corporation Counsel and to approve legal representation for both officers. Commissioner Springer seconded, and it carried unanimously. Complaints in the Non -Acceptance Category: Commissioner Brown motioned that they accept the Chair's decision to decline investigation of the complaints pursuant to Rule 6 (c) (7). Commissioner Springer seconded, and it carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Chair Schutte announced that the next meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2021, 9:00 a.m., in the Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi St., Hilo, Hawaii. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m. SUBMITTED BY: JOSIE PELAYO, SECRETARY APPROVED BY: GUY SCHUTTE, VICE CHAIR