2024-04-19 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 19, 2024 Page 9 Recess was called at 10:33 a.m., the meeting reconvened at 10:53 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Quartararo 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 Ing, no discussion, all in favor, executive session convened at 10:55 a.m. Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Sur, seconded by Commissioner Lacerte, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. The regular session reconvened at 2:32 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Request for Representation by Corporation Counsel: o Correspondence No. 24-04: Commissioner Sur motioned to approve legal representation. Commissioner Ing seconded, with no discussion and it carried unanimously. o Correspondence No. 24-12: Commissioner Ing motioned to approve legal representation. Commissioner Quartararo seconded, with no discussion and it carried unanimously. • Investigation of Complaints: o HPC 24:01: Complainant alleges officers failed to conduct tests on a potentially intoxicated driver responsible for a traffic accident. Commissioner Lacerte made a motion to request an interview with the additional officer and request the EMS report and body-worn camera footage. Commissioner Sur seconded, with no discussion and it carried unanimously. o HPC 24-02: Complainant alleges an officer used excessive force when intervening in a confrontation. Commissioner Ing made a motion to decline based on Hawaii Police Commission Rule 6(c)(5), the complainant has given notice of their intention to seek remedies through a civil suit. Commissioner Lacerte seconded, with no discussion and it carried unanimously. o HPC 24-09: Complainant alleges violation of restraining order was not reported and the officer was hostile upon requesting a follow-up. Commissioner Ing made a motion to refer to the Chief's Office for customer service concerns. Commissioner Sur seconded, with no discussion and it carried unanimously.