2023-06-16 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes June 16, 2023 Page 6 ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Investigation of complaints ➢ HPC 23-09: Complainant alleges the officer has been making false reports of loose dogs to harass his neighbor. Commissioner Bertsch motioned to refer to the chief for an investigation by the Office of Professional Standards. Commissioner Quartararo seconded, with no discussion and it carried unanimously. ➢ HPC 23-12: Complainant alleges he was forced to do a sobriety test for no valid reason. Commissioner Bertsch motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Vice Chair Toci seconded, with no discussion and it carried unanimously ➢ Complaint in the non-acceptance category: o HPC 23-16: Commissioner Bertsch motioned to accept the chair's decision to decline the investigation due to the 90-day rule. Vice Chair Toci seconded, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. • Request for representation by Corporation Counsel ➢ Correspondence No. 23-08: Gidget Quilter v. Cathy Betts, ET AL, in Civil No. 23-00170 HG-KJM. Motion to approve representation for Chief Moszkowicz and Officer Kamau made by Commissioner Bertsch, seconded by Vice Chair Toci. Discussion: Commissioner Quartararo stated the State of Hawaii Police Commission Conference really opened his eyes to how they should be reviewing requests for legal representation. No further discussion and it carried unanimously. • Personnel discussion with Chief Moszkowicz ➢ Commissioner Bertsch made a motion to allow Chief Moszkowicz the ability to temporarily assign a deputy chief at his discretion. Commissioner Lassiter seconded, with no discussion and it carried unanimously. Chair Robinson announced that he would like to appoint a Rules Committee to review the Police Commission's Rules. He would like to appoint Commissioner Sur and Commissioner Bertsch. DCC Frenz advised that under Sunshine Law, you would need a motion to amend the agenda. Chair Robinson stated they will put it on the next agenda. DCC Frenz advised reviewing §92-7. Commissioner Bertsch stated Police Commission Rule 3, Organization allows the chair to appoint at any time. DCC Frenz advised that the Sunshine Law requires that the public has notice. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Robinson announced the next regular meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Build A Council Chambers.