2024-11-15 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes November 15, 2024 Page 6 Vice Chair Bertsch motioned to reconvene open session. Seconded by Commissioner Lacerte, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. The regular session reconvened at 11.49 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Investigation of complaints: o HPC 24-21: Complainant is dissatisfied with how his traffic collision report was handled (cont. from 8/30/24). Vice Chair Bertsch motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner Lacerte. Vice Chair Bertsch noted that according to the complainant, efforts were made to locate video footage of the accident, but there was no footage of the accident. With no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o Complaints in the non-acceptance category: Vice Chair Bertsch motioned to affirm the chair's decision to decline investigation for HPC 24-35, HPC 24-36, HPC 24-38, HPC 24-39, and HPC 24-40. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buckman. With no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Budget Presentation: Chair Robinson noted that Chief Moszkowicz requested additional time to share the budget presentation. Time will be allotted for this during the finance report segment. Department Presentations: Vice Chair Bertsch proposed making presentations from various sections of the department a regular agenda item for educational purposes. He suggested that the chief could invite personnel to deliver 10-minute presentations, which would not only educate commissioners but also provide officers an opportunity to be recognized for their work. Chair Robinson agreed to discuss this with Chief Moszkowicz and determine who will lead the presentations. Chair Robinson stated the commission needs to hear the status report on referred and external complaints from the Office of Professional Standards. This will require returning to executive session. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Vice Chair Bertsch 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, DCC Salas- Ferguson advised they would need a vote to add that item to the agenda, Chair Robinson