2023-08-31 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 31, 2023 Page 6 Chief Moszkowicz stated that he, along with the deputy and some staff won't be able to attend the next Police Commission meeting and asked if they could reschedule the meeting. Ms. Correa proposed September 22nd as a potential date and mentioned she would check on venue availability. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Video recording for preservation and publication: Chair Robinson stated at the previous meeting, the decision was not to proceed with video recording and publication. Ms. Correa reminded the commission that at the last meeting, it was discussed that they would think about it and take a vote on it. Chair Robinson then asked if any commission members were interested in recording and publishing the meetings for preservation, opening the floor for discussion. No one expressed interest, so he called for a motion to confirm the decision not to proceed with it. Commissioner Sur motioned not to proceed with video recording for preservation and publication, seconded by Commissioner Lassiter. Chair Robinson explained that this decision was made due to the numerous requirements associated with it. Commissioner Sur suggested they could reconsider this in the future when there are changes to the secretary position. There was no further discussion, and it carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Ing motioned to meet in executive session to consider charges against the 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, no discussion, all in favor, executive session convened at 10:32 a.m. Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Lassiter, seconded by Commissioner Sur, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. Regular session reconvened at 1:07 p.m. Recess was called at 1:07 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 1:15 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Investigation of complaints: • HPC 23-17: Complainant alleges her theft report wasn't taken seriously. Commissioner Quartararo motioned that there is insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegation of misconduct. Commissioner Sur seconded, with no discussion and it carried unanimously. • HPC 23-19: Complainant alleges the officer failed to provide her with proper assistance and failed to return her phone calls. The commission deferred this complaint to the next meeting in Kona.