2022-07-22 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes July 22, 2022 Page 9 the commission could move on to this. He stated that since he's been on the commission, he's seen problems with vacancies and resignations within the force and in dispatch. It seems to fluctuate, but it doesn't seem to be improving. He feels there needs to be some progress as far as retaining the officers, and expanding recruitment. Chair Bertsch asked if he wants to table this until after the Chief's selection. Commissioner Quartararo replied that he wants to table it, but he would like to be told to go ahead and talk to Human Resources to obtain more information on this matter. When the commission is ready for the task force, he'll have the information available. Chair Bertsch stated that he has the authority to reach out to departments to inquire and recommended that he do so. Discussion regarding the Police Commission's Rules & Regulations, Rule 4, Commission Meetings: Chair Bertsch apologized for the last meeting date change and stated that in the past they had flexibility with moving commission meetings around. Often times its an exchange between the secretary and himself based on room and personnel availability. Commissioner Sur stated he doesn't mind the change, but he needs more notice. He checked with Corporation Counsel and they told him the commission is supposed to follow the rules as specified. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Robinson motioned to meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the police department where matters affecting privacy will be involved, to work on the evaluation of the Police Chief, 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). Seconded by Commissioner Springer, no discussion, all in favor, executive session convened at 11:15 a.m. Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Robinson, seconded by Vice Chair Brown, and it carried unanimously. Regular session reconvened at 12:50 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Investigation of Complaints ➢ HPC 22-03: Complainant is dissatisfied with how her case was handled. (continued). Commissioner Robinson motioned to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for further investigation. Commissioner Sur seconded, no discussion, and it carried unanimously. ➢ HPC 22-27: Complainant alleges that officers or other government county employees have been destroying their vehicles. Vice Chair Brown motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of