2023-09-22 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 22, 2023 Page 6 • HPC 23-19: Complainant alleges the officer failed to provide her with proper assistance and failed to return her phone calls (cont. 8-31-23). Commissioner Bertsch motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's misconduct allegations. Seconded by Commissioner Quartararo, with no discussion, it carried unanimously. • HPC 23-21: The complainant alleges the officer drew his firearm when she posed no threat to him (cont. 7-21-23). Commissioner Bertsch made a motion to refer to the chief for further investigation. Chair Robinson stated the case would be referred to the chief for an investigation by the Office of Professional Standards or appropriate division. Seconded by Commission Sur, with no discussion, it carried unanimously. • HPC 23-27: The complainant alleges that he witnessed officers use excessive use of physical force and he is unable to obtain all records of the incident. Commissioner Ing motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's misconduct allegations. Seconded by Commissioner Bertsch, with no discussion, it carried unanimously. • HPC 23-28: Complainant alleges that the traffic stop was unjustified, the officer was hostile and wrongfully accused him of speeding (cont. 8-31-23). Commissioner Quartararo motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's misconduct allegations. Seconded by Commissioner Sur, with no discussion, it carried unanimously. • HPC 23-30: During a traffic stop, the officer was allegedly rude and unprofessional. Commissioner Bertsch motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's misconduct allegations. Seconded by Commissioner Ing, with no discussion, it carried unanimously. • Complaints in the non-acceptance category: o HPC 23-31, 23-33, 23-36 A-E: Commissioner Bertsch motioned to accept the chair's decision to decline investigations for failure to comply with the Police Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rule 6). Commissioner Sur seconded, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Bertsch requested that the next agenda includes the Rules Committee to discuss the Police Commission Rules, primarily pertaining to internal and external complaints.