2024-09-20 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawai'i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 20, 2024 Page 7 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 1:26 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Investigation of complaints: o HPC 24-21: Complainant is dissatisfied with how his traffic collision report was handled. Commissioner Quartararo motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct, seconded by Commissioner Lacerte. Commissioner Tavares recused himself, as he was not present at the last meeting to hear the complainant. Chair Robinson noted that without a quorum, they could not take action on the matter. DCC Salas-Ferguson asked if the testimony was in the minutes, and Ms. Correa confirmed that it, along with the complainant's written testimony, matching their verbal statement, was included in the commission's packet. Chair Robinson added that the issue stemmed from the complainant's misunderstanding of the process. DCC Salas-Ferguson advised that if Commissioner Tavares felt confident after reviewing the minutes and complaint, he could vote; otherwise, the matter could be deferred. Chair Robinson announced it would be deferred. Commissioner Buckman added this could also be referred to the chief for customer service concerns. Chair Robinson stated they would defer it and hopefully make a decision at the next meeting. o HPC 24-17: Complainant alleges that the officer failed to de-escalate the situation and recover her stolen property. Chair Robinson announced that the complainant did not attend either the last meeting or this one. Ms. Correa noted that neither the officer nor the complainant called or showed up, but the commission reviewed BWC footage at the previous meeting. Commissioner Lacerte motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner Tavares, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 24-19: Complainant is dissatisfied with how their burglary case was handled. Chair Robinson announced that the complainant requested to appear in Hilo. This will be added to the agenda for the next Hilo Meeting. o HPC 24-27: Complainant alleges that the individual arrested in connection with the incident she reported accessed her personal information at the police station. Commissioner Lacerte motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner Buckman, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously.