2022-03-18 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes March 18, 2022 Page 6 ➢ HPC 22-03: Complainant is dissatisfied with how her case was handled. Motion for a continuance made by Commissioner Springer, seconded by Commissioner Lassiter, and it carried unanimously. ➢ HPC 22-13: Complainant states that he reported an assault, but the officer's reports were inaccurate and he instead was arrested for disorderly conduct. Commissioner Toci motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct, seconded by Commissioner Quartararo, and it carried unanimously. ➢ HPC 22-01A: Complainant called in a barking dog complaint. He states that the responding officer disclosed his name and address to the responsible parties, exposing him to retaliation. Combined with HPC 22-01 B: Complainant alleges that the officer was aggressively shouting at him and threatened to arrest or have him arrested. This occurred after his name and address was allegedly disclosed. Commissioner Toci motioned sufficient evidence to refer to the Chief for further investigation, seconded by Commissioner Springer, and it carried unanimously. ➢ HPC 22-05: Complainant claims that the officer was aggressive, rude, opened his car door without consent, and put his health at risk by not following COVID- 19 guidelines. Motion made by Commissioner Toci to refer to the Chief, seconded by Commissioner Lassiter, and it carried unanimously. ➢ HPC 22-02: Complainant alleges that the officer had a bad attitude and used profane language. Commissioner Lassiter motioned insufficient evidence to prove the complaint's allegations, seconded by Commissioner Springer. It was not a unanimous decision, motion died. Commissioner Quartararo stated that it should be referred to the Chief. Motion made by Commissioner Toci to refer to the Chief, seconded by Commissioner Quartararo, and it carried unanimously. ➢ HPC 22-20: Complainant's vehicle broke down. He states that the officer issued him non -applicable citations, which had no relevance. He feels it was for vindictive reasons and in a retaliatory manner. Motion to refer to the Chief made by Commissioner Springer, seconded by Commissioner Lassiter, and it carried unanimously. ➢ Complaint in the non -acceptance category: The Commission declined investigation because the complainant was not filed within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of the incident, per Rule 6 (c) (1).