2023-01-20 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes January 20, 2023 Page 10 every year. A few years ago, the statute changed, requiring them to name the officers. They made their own decision to post the list on their public website as well, so you don't have to go to the legislature or wait until they release it. HPD made the decision to exclude the names of the officers on their version where the disposition isn't completely finalized. If the information is desired, it will be available publicly on the legislative website as well. Commissioner Toci wanted to know how the officers are supported during this. She asked if there was anything in place, something showing the officers where they can improve. Recruiting is one thing, retention is another, we want officers to feel supported. AC Burian explained that an investigation is done to ensure that this is fair. After the investigation is completed, there's an administrative review board. During that, the five-member board will consider the charges. They have to agree if it will be sustained or not. The board can recommend re-training for this person, recognizing that this person needs some help. Discipline is a corrective process; the idea is to correct the behavior. They try to make the investigation as fair and open as possible for the employee. He shared that when he had officers who had been disciplined, he would sit down and talk with them. The commander or supervisor should help them move forward to ensure the success of the officer who has been disciplined. It's unfortunate that the names are attached to this, that in itself is a stigma. He understands the need for transparency, however, there's a grievance process which is why they decided to hold off on their internal list until that grievance process is completed. They want to respect the collective bargaining agreement and respect the officers. If this name is put out at the beginning of the process before they had a chance to grieve this, and they're successful in their grievance or arbitration, their name would still be out there which would be unfortunate because in the end it's overturned. They want to support their people and the collective bargaining agreement and in the long term, if this discipline is upheld, they will release the name as the law requires on their website. He clarified that they comply with the law with the report to the legislature. • Correspondence No. 23-02: Correspondence received from Chief Darryl Perry (retired KPD) for information to the commission. Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) entitled "Transforming Police Recruit Training: 40 Guiding Principles." Recess was called at 10:21 a.m., the meeting reconvened at 10:35 a.m. Commissioner Andrion left the meeting at 10:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Vice Chair Toci 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