2024-10-18 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 18, 2024 Page 8 officer not named in the complaint. He asked how they might approach this. Chair Robinson proposed that they first vote on the motion and then consider making a separate motion for the investigation. With no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Tavares motioned to refer the matter regarding HPC 24-28 to the chief's office, specifically focusing on the actions of the officer not named in the complaint. Vice Chair Bertsch added that Commissioner Tavares is recommending referring the actions of the officer to the chief for customer service, procedural, operational, administrational, or jurisdictional concerns. Vice Chair Bertsch seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion passed unanimously. o HPC 24-29: Complainant alleges officer refused to assist him. Vice Chair Bertsch 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 24-30: Complainant alleges police misconduct after his truck disappeared during arrest and was found damaged. Vice Chair Bertsch 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 24-31: Complainant alleges an illegal stop, arrest, search and seizure, overbearing conduct, and excessive use of force. Vice Chair Bertsch moved to decline based on Rule 6(5), the complainant has given notice of their intention to seek remedies through a civil suit. Seconded by Commissioner Quartararo, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 24-32: Complainant alleges an illegal arrest, search, and seizure, with his truck impounded, damaged, and valuable items missing. Vice Chair Bertsch moved to decline based on Rule 6(5), the complainant has given notice of their intention to seek remedies through a civil suit. Seconded by Commissioner Tavares, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 24-33: Complainant alleges an officer was racist and violated their right to free speech. Vice Chair Bertsch motioned that there was sufficient evidence to refer to the chief for further investigation, referring to the video provided by the complainant. Seconded by Commission Quartararo, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 24-34: Complainant alleges wrongful arrest for harassment, violating his rights to free speech and assembly. Vice Chair Bertsch motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct.