2022-12-16 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes December 16, 2022 Page 8 • Other Department Activities: Acting Chief Kenneth Bugado reported for the last two weeks of the duration of the Mauna Loa eruption, HPD personnel participated by providing parking enforcement and traffic direction. Their involvement ended last night, as their services are no longer needed in the area. Officers from all three bureaus participated in this project and they were highly successful in ensuring that there were no incidents involving traffic accidents or any other incidents during those two weeks. Acting Chief Bugado also reported that on December 1st, HPD progressed onto the next phase of their body-worn camera project by equipping 40 patrol sergeants with body-worn cameras for use. So far, it's been going well. There was training leading up to this phase, it's been seamless Commissioner Sur stated there was a mess of misinformation regarding command centers. With the Mauna Loa eruption, he wanted to know if there was a command center up there rather than one in Hilo or Kona. Acting Chief Bugado explained that the Emergency Operations Center is located in Hilo. Commissioner Sur asked if there was a need to have a command center presence there. Acting Chief Bugado stated no, there was no need for that. Vice Chair Brown announced that they will be going into executive session soon, but they will be changing the agenda a bit. The unfinished business will be moved to after the executive session. The commission has complaints that they need to hear and resolve today. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Robinson motioned to meet in executive session to consider charges against the officers or employees of the police department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved; to consider sensitive matters related to public safety, and may consult with the board's attorney 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 Springer seconded, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:28 a.m. Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Sur, seconded by Commissioner Springer, with no discussion and it carried unanimously. Regular session reconvened at 12:26 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Investigation of Complaints ➢ HPC 22-48: Complainant alleges the officer was aggressive with his words. Commissioner Robinson made a motion to decline, there is insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. Seconded by Commissioner Toci, with no discussion, it carried unanimously, and the motion carried.