2023-02-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes February 17, 2023 Page 3 Jade McGaff came before the commission. She stated our people are sick. Masks, lockdowns, quarantines, and losing middle-class businesses are not healthy for the people. She stated it's her God-given right to have an elected sheriff, not an appointed sheriff. Someone who represents the voice of the people. Having an elected sheriff is the next thing on their agenda and they will have one. She stated this sacred land is called Hawaii. She takes care of this land, she loves this land, nurtures this land, and she thinks that means she's Hawaiian. Ms. McGaff stated we have the same blood and it's time for us to come together and not be divided. Dan Hahn came before the commission and stated he is a part of the Hawaii County General Jural Assembly. He stated they have assembled and have been doing investigations for common law grand juries. He asked the police chief if he received their obligatory notice. The chief advised him this was his opportunity to provide testimony and Chair Brown advised Mr. Hahn to address the commission. Mr. Hahn continued to address the chief. He was advised that this is a Police Commission Meeting, and he was there to speak to the commission. He read aloud this document, which he states is based on self-evident God-given rights. DCC Frenz joined the meeting at 9:33 a.m. • Maluhia Mauna came before the commission and spoke about the women's shelter and human trafficking. She asked if there is any structure in place for these women to go to be safe from being hounded. She stated this needs to be addressed immediately. Recess was called at 9:36 a.m., the meeting reconvened at 9:48 a.m. Jordan Bever came before the commission to discuss family court. She stated that she has been involved with the family court system and hasn't been able to address the judge. Chair Brown turned this over to Corp Counsel. DCC Frenz stated for public testimony purposes, you need to be testifying on a specific agenda item. The Police Commission under the Hawaii County Charter does not have jurisdiction over family court, which is a state agency. She further stated if you have a concern about a judge, there are separate mechanisms that she could utilize to submit a concern or complaint, but it wouldn't be here. Ms. Bever asked if she were to go into a police station to file a TRO... DCC Frenz stated she wouldn't file a TRO at the police station, she could go to Child and Family Services, or file it at court, and she would make police reports at the police station. Ms. Bever stated she went to the police station and said her son was stolen from her. She asked why are the police not assisting her with the return of her son. DCC Frenz advised her if she has a complaint against the officer that worked with her, she could make a complaint against that specific police officer. Ms. Bever stated she has a list of officers. Ms. Bever was advised she could make a complaint using the required paperwork. There is a formal process and speaking generally here doesn't cover an agenda item, which is what public testimony is for.