2023-09-22 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 22, 2023 Page 5 Chief Moszkowicz shared that the County possesses multiple acres of land in the Keaau/Pahoa area. The long-term plan is to establish a joint Police and Fire training facility on this land. The concept of barracks has been discussed with Fire Chief Todd in relation to this project. Commissioner Ing inquired about feedback from the assessor regarding areas for improvement. Chief Moszkowicz mentioned they received an 88-page preliminary report from CALEA, and they have the opportunity to respond. However, they don't anticipate providing a response since they have already met all the critical requirements, either beforehand or during the on-site assessment. While there are some optional standards they haven't met, they have successfully addressed all the critical standards that apply. Acting Deputy Chief Mahuna mentioned that the only issue he observed, which has already been addressed, pertained to the chaplain uniforms. CALEA had expressed the need for a clear distinction between chaplain uniforms and regular police uniforms. The department has rectified this by obtaining separate uniforms for chaplains to wear during mobile duties. However, they will still utilize their existing uniforms for ceremonial occasions, such as recruit graduations. Chief Moszkowicz invited the commission to save the date for Thursday, November 2, 2023, around 5:00 or 5:30 PM, as a promotional ceremony is scheduled at the West Hawaii Civic Center in Kona. Presently, they anticipate promoting six officers to the rank of Police Officer III. Additional information, including the exact time, will be provided in the upcoming meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Bertsch 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 Ing, with no discussion, it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:00 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 1:42 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Investigation of complaints: • HPC 23-13: Complainant alleges the officer was rude and condescending (cont. 7- 21-23). Commissioner Sur motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's misconduct allegations. Seconded by Commissioner Ing, with no discussion, it carried unanimously.