2023-07-21 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes July 21, 2023 Page 5 ➢ HPD is reaching the end of its four-year re-accreditation cycle. The CALEA on- site assessment will be from August 7t" to 10t" ➢ The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference will be held in San Diego, CA, in October. HPD has been selected to be highlighted at this year's conference. NEW BUSINESS • Appointment of a rules committee to review the Police Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure: Four commissioners who expressed their interest have been appointed to the rules committee. The Permitted Interaction Group will be comprised of Commissioners Pelayo, Lassiter, Ing, and Chair Robinson, who have announced their intention to arrange a remote meeting in the near future. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Video recording for preservation and publication: The commission addressed technical challenges encountered during Zoom meetings, the necessity for support, and adherence to the Sunshine Law's regulations. Chair Robinson put forward the suggestion of deferring this topic to the upcoming meeting, allowing the commission time to contemplate the specifics before reaching a decision through a vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Quartararo motioned to meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the police department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved; to consider sensitive matters related to public safety, and may consult with the board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a)(2)(4)(6) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Seconded by Commissioner Lassiter, with no discussion, it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:17 a.m. Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Lassiter, seconded by Commissioner Ing, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. Regular session reconvened at 1:00 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Investigation of complaints ➢ HPC 23-13: Complainant alleges the officer was rude and condescending. Commissioner Andrion motioned to defer to the next meeting in Kona with body-worn camera footage provided. Seconded by Commissioner Ing. Discussion: Commissioner Andrion stated he feels the footage will help them move forward with a decision, without it, they don't have all the information they need.