2024-12-20 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawai'i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes December 20, 2024 Page 6 NEW BUSINESS Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Hawai'i County Police Commission for 2025 per Rule 3(a)(2). Chair Robinson suggested holding the election either today or at the next meeting in January when more commissioners are expected to attend. Commissioner Quartararo motioned to defer the election to the next meeting, noting that some commissioners' terms are expiring. Commissioner Buckman seconded the motion, and with no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. 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 Hawai'i County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Seconded by Commissioner Sur, with no discussion, it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10.06 a.m. Commissioner Tavares motioned to reconvene open session. Seconded by Commissioner Sur, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. The regular session reconvened at 11.43 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Investigation of complaints: o HPC 24-37: Complainant alleges that her TRO is not being enforced and is dissatisfied with how officers handled her assault case. Commissioner Tavares motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct, seconded by Commissioner Quartararo, with no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o Complaints in the non-acceptance category: ➢ HPC 24-42: Commissioner Tavares motioned to not accept the chair's decision. Chair Robinson explained this would reverse the original decision to not accept, and the matter would be placed on the next agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Sur, with no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. ➢ HPC 20-3513: Commissioner Tavares motioned to accept the chair's decision to decline investigation. Seconded by Commissioner Sur, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. • Request for representation by Corporation Counsel: o Correspondence No. 24-21: Kalani Kaohimaunu v. County of Hawai'i, ET AL., in Civil No. 1:24-CV-328. Commissioner Quartararo motioned to approve legal