2024-09-20 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 20, 2024 Page 6 the chance to have uninterrupted discussions with the other police chiefs was highly beneficial. Further discussion covered conference agenda items such as management, leadership, local collaboration resources, and the differences between counties regarding police departments, commissions, charters, and regulations. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Commission's Secretary Position: The commission reviewed and discussed the letter to the Department of Human Resources (DHR) regarding the commission's secretary position. Chair Robinson announced he has written a letter to DHR, with a copy to the Merit Appeals Board. He stated that if DHR does not take action, he will go to the Merit Appeals Board. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Tavares 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 Lacerte, with no discussion, it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:26 a.m. Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Tavares, seconded by Commissioner Lacerte, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. The regular session reconvened at 11:52 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Request for Representation by Corporation Counsel: o Correspondence No. 24-19: Anthony K.Y. Sur v. County of Hawaii, Police Department; Kenneth Quiocho in Civil No. 3CCV-24-0000249. Commissioner Tavares motioned to approve legal representation for AC Quiocho, seconded by Commissioner Buckman, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Lacerte motioned to go back into 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 Tavares, with no discussion, it carried unanimously. Executive session reconvened at 11:54 a.m.