2023-04-21 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 21, 2023 Page 12 footage to better ascertain their thoughts and credibility. Chair Robinson stated if they've already sent it to OPS, what would be the point of viewing all the footage? DCC Frenz stated credibility will always be an issue, you could view it to assess credibility for future matters. You could also change your mind and no longer wish to refer. Chair Robinson stated the motion on the table is to continue this to the next meeting and request to view all video footage, regardless of its source, and called for a vote. o Vote: Ayes were called out by Commissioners Lassiter, Quartararo, and Toci. Nay by Commissioner Ing. Motion failed. ➢ Commissioner Quartararo motioned to refer to the chief for further investigation without the review of video footage. Seconded by Commissioner Lassiter, with no further discussion, it carried unanimously. • Complaint in the non -acceptance category ➢ HPC 23-08: Commissioner Quartararo motioned to accept the Chair's decision to decline the investigation. The subject matter of the complaint is not within the jurisdiction of the commission, the complaint was against a park ranger. Commissioner Lassiter seconded, no discussion, and it carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Robinson announced the next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. It's no longer scheduled in Council Chambers, instead, it will be at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Conference Room G. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING Commissioner Ing made a motion to add an item to the next agenda. His proposal was to entertain the thought of Police Commissioners receiving some form of training. He'd like to see some form of training given by the department. They could work with the department to create something for all commissioners, especially newly appointed ones, so they better understand how the police department works; patrol operations, policies, procedures, arrests, and terminology. Commissioner Quartararo shared his experience on a transportation commission. Prior to his first meeting, one of the transportation commissioner/council members took him out to lunch and explained how things went, the nuances, and so forth, which was helpful. Chair Robinson asked if he seconded. Commissioner Quartararo stated no, it wasn't a second. Commissioner Ing stated the commission is basically an oversight board for the department and having some kind of training on that department would be beneficial. He isn't sure what kind of format this could be, it would be something the commission agrees upon. He would be happy to work with the department to put something together. It could be a presentation to bring familiarity and give more insight into how the department works.