2023-02-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes February 17, 2023 Page 2 resolution to all County Council members, a resolution that will confirm Hawaii's true status so that Hawaiians are not persecuted in their own country. He stated they will be seeing Judge Laubach at 10:00 this morning and he will prove that they are not getting their substantive due process rights and full disclosure. Commissioners Andrion and Lassiter arrived at 9:05 a.m. Andrew Cabebe Kaninau came before the commission. He stated what was happening on Kauai is not right. People are sick there, it came to Kauai on a boat and we're learning every day how we're going to get by. Mr. Kaninau stated his people are being killed and the whole world is suffering today. When he goes back to Kauai, he's going to show and tell everyone what's happening here. He explained that he almost died from a shot his doctor gave him. Alohalani Hope Cermelj came before the commission. She stated that she spoke to the chief about training and he will report on that later today. She explained that her hanai son was issued an infraction by two officers at the Hilo Public Library. The officers were compassionate and explained to him that they were sorry, but they had to. Her hanai son was attempting to stop the library from renting out a pornographic book to a six - year -old without parental consent. They are going to court regarding this and will also go to the legislature. The book was called "Let's Talk About It." Ms. Cermelj explained that in this book, you can find genitalia, info on how to be transgender, etc. there are 40 of these books, CDs, and magazines. She stated that she understands freedom of speech, but not to children, parents need to consent. Joanna Pike came before the commission. She read aloud 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud... She stated this land is not the land of the United States, it's the land of the people. There are houseless people all over the place that she helps to feed. She asked everyone to work with her, she asks that they all work together through all these situations and love the way they're supposed to love. She asked the commission about their roles. Chair Brown explained that the Police Commission is appointed by the Mayor, and confirmed by the County Council, and there's one commissioner per council district. He further explained that they are all volunteers. She asked the commission why she was there today. Chair Brown advised her that he can't answer that for her. She asked what actions will the commission take with her comments today. Chair Brown stated they will share them with the chief. Ms. Pike further questioned the commission's duties and authority. He explained that the commission appoints the police chief, but they are not involved in the daily operations of the Police Department, the chief is in charge. Chair Brown advised her that the powers and duties of the Police Commission are in the County Charter.