2023-07-21 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes July 21, 2023 Page 6 o Ms. Correa called the vote by roll call: Commissioner Andrion: yes, Commissioner Pelayo: yes, Commissioner Lassiter: no, Commissioner Quartararo: no, Vice Chair Toci: yes, Commissioner Ing: yes, the motion carried. Commissioner Pelayo conveyed that the officer expressed his decision not to attend the meeting without offering any explanation. As a result, she urges the sending of a letter to him, strongly recommending his attendance at the meeting or, alternatively, requesting a written statement. ➢ HPC 23-14: Complainant alleges officers did not investigate her report accurately, failed to communicate effectively, and did not provide her with adequate information needed. Commissioner Andrion made a motion to decline, with insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner Ing, with no discussion, it carried unanimously. ➢ HPC 23-15: The complainant alleges that he was harassed by officers who showed up at his residence on multiple occasions to conduct welfare checks, following false accusations. Commissioner Andrion made a motion to decline, with insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. He further explained he could sympathize with the family's situation, but their frustration is with the other party, not actually with the officers. He feels the officers did a good job, they're obligated to follow their duties. Commissioner Pelayo seconded, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. ➢ HPC 23-21: The complainant alleges the officer drew his firearm when she posed no threat to him. Commissioner Andrion made a motion to defer to the next meeting in Kona. Seconded by Commissioner Lassiter, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. • Complaints in the non-acceptance category. ➢ HPC 23-18: The complaint's interest is not of the type which would give that individual standing to maintain action in court of law, and the complainant is not an eyewitness to the events which are the basis of the complaint. Commissioner Andrion motioned to accept the chair's decision to decline the investigation. Commissioner Pelayo seconded, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. ➢ HPC 23-22: Commissioner Quartararo made a motion to accept the chair's decision to decline the investigation due to the 90-day rule. Seconded by Commissioner Lassiter. Commissioner Pelayo noted that the complaint is being investigated by OPS. No further discussion, it carried unanimously.