2024-04-19 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 19, 2024 Page 10 o HPC 24-10: Complainant alleges officer failed to document their report of stalking and assault, and despite requesting a follow-up, received no response. Commissioner Ing made a motion that there is insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Lacerte seconded, with no discussion and it carried unanimously. o Complaints in the non-acceptance category: HPC 23-37, HPC 23-38, HPC 23-39, HPC 24-05 (complainant withdrew), HPC 24-06, HPC 24-07, 24-08. Commissioner Ing motioned to accept the chair's decision to decline investigations for failure to comply with the Hawaii Police Commission's Rules (Rule 6). Commissioner Quartararo seconded, with no discussion and it carried unanimously. Vice Chair Bertsch stated he would like to schedule a special meeting to review the Police Commission's rules, regulations, and limits of authority. During the discussion, the meeting's logistics were considered, and it was decided that the meeting would be held in Hilo, lasting approximately six hours. It would start at 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6t", with Tuesday, May 14t" as an alternate date. Vice Chair Bertsch requests notifications be sent to the police chief if he's available, and OPS to provide a presentation on their investigation procedures, including, Garrity, Giglio, etc. Additionally, he proposes inviting SHOPO. He also suggested having DCC Frenz provide a presentation to include the Sunshine Law. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Chair Bertsch announced the next meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, Building A. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: CHARISSE CORREA, SECRETARY APPROVED BY: RICK ROBINSON, CHAIR