2025-06-20 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes June 20,2025 Page 8 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 convened at 11:02 a.m. The regular session reconvened at 3:29p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Investigation of complaints: o HPC 24-42: Complainant alleges violation of the collective bargaining agreement and prohibited practices (cont. from 1/24/25). Commissioner Yamada motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner Botelho, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 25-02: Complainant is unsatisfied with the investigation into her complaint (cont. from 2/21/25).Commissioner Tavares motioned that there was insufficient evidenceto prove the complainant’s allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner Enriquez. Commissioner Buckman noted for discussion that people assume the commission can do a lot more than they’re capable of doing. With no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 25-12: Complainant is unsatisfied with the officer’s report, alleging misclassification (cont. from 2/21/25).Commissioner Yamada made a motion that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner Tavares, with no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 25-13: Complainant is unsatisfied with the investigation of his traffic accident. Commissioner Buckman made a motion that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner Yamada, with no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 25-14: Complainant alleges an officer was disrespectful and used unprofessional language. Commissioner Yamada made a motion to decline, as there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s allegations of misconduct. And also note that the officer was off duty. Seconded by Commissioner Tavares, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 25-15, 25-16, 25-17: Complainant alleges he was erroneously arrested. Commissioner Yamada made a motion that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner Buckman, with no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.