2023-04-21 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 21, 2023 Page 11 Vice Chair Toci asked why not have two commissioners meet up with HPD instead of forming this group. They don't know the standards, policies, and procedures. They can make all the recommendations that they want, but that won't mean anything if HPD doesn't have that in a policy or procedure. Commissioner Quartararo explained that he wants input from people in the community. DCC Frenz stated a good start would be to get the bargaining unit requirements for the recruits, you need to know what the restrictions and limitations are. She will email the chief requesting this info and provide him notice that the commission wants to discuss a working group. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Request for representation by Corporation Counsel ➢ Correspondence No. 23-05: Christopher Kagawa v. County of Hawaii Police Department; Alric Dalere; Michael Santos in Civil No. 3CCV-22-0000422. Motion to affirm representation made by Commissioner Ing, seconded by Commissioner Quartararo, no discussion and it carried unanimously. ➢ Correspondence No. 23-07: Josephine T.W. Bishop and Nelson Hinano Kahele v. County of Hawaii; Justin Gaspar; Chad Taniyama in Civil No. 3CCV- 23-0000134. Motion to affirm representation made by Commissioner Lassiter, seconded by Commissioner Ing, no discussion and it carried unanimously. • Investigation of complaints ➢ HPC 23-04: Complainant alleges the officer failed to properly investigate their incident. Commissioner Lassiter motioned to continue in order to review video footage and other material at the next meeting, seconded by Commissioner Quartararo. Discussion: Commissioner Ing asked if the commission needs to view the BWC footage to make a decision, he feels there is enough to refer to OPS for investigation. Having the BWC footage could tilt it even more in favor of that, but he doesn't feel it's necessary. Commissioner Quartararo sees it either as supporting what's been said or not supporting what's been said. DCC Frenz clarified that this request would be for just BWC footage or all video - recovered evidence in this case. Commissioner Ing stated that would be a lot of footage. Vice Chair Toci asked if they could refer this to OPS for investigation, but still view all the video footage. DCC Frenz advised they could do both; refer for investigation and make the request for footage, it's still under their purview, jurisdiction, and rights to do. Ms. Correa stated, if they request both, she will send a letter to the chief stating this complaint is being referred to OPS for further investigation and another letter requesting to view all footage regarding this case. Usually, they would request BWC footage if the commission decides to continue the investigation. DCC Frenz stated the second letter could state, although the commission routed this matter to OPS for further investigation, the commission would still like to see the BWC