2025-06-20 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes June 20,2025 Page 9 o HPC 25-18: Complainant alleges officers trespassed on their property, were disrespectful, and used unprofessional language. Commissioner Tavares made a motion that there was sufficient evidence to refer to the chief for further investigation. Seconded by Commissioner Yamada, with no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 25-19: Complainant alleges that the officer conducted a biased investigation, resulting in a wrongful arrest. Commissioner Yamada made a motion to decline under Rule 6(4), the identical allegations of the complaint are being or will soon be litigated in a criminal action. DCC Salas-Ferguson referenced the initial screening process and noted the complaint regarding the video. He advisedthat the commission could address that aspect,determine if there is sufficient evidence, but the broader matters fall under the criminal investigation. If the commission finds sufficient evidence, it would only beregarding thatnarrow part of the complaint. Commissioner Yamada motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s allegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner Botelho, Chair Robinson stated they will note in the letter that the other allegations contained in the complaint are being investigated as part of the criminal litigation. With no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 25-20: Complainant alleges an officer was conducting speed enforcement on private property, and the supervisor on duty refused to take his complaint. Commissioner Yamada motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’sallegations of misconduct. Seconded by Commissioner Enriquez, with no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 25-21: Complainant alleges the officer uses his position to benefit family members.Commissioner Tavares made a motion to refer to the chief for customer service concerns. Seconded by Commissioner Botelho, Commissioner Buckman addedthat the customer serviceconcernis regarding the acceptance of her evidence that she has been trying to submit. With no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 25-22: Complainant alleges the officer did not initiate a report and failed to protect her. Commissioner Enriquez motioned 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 Complaints in the non-acceptance category:HPC 25-24, HPC 25-25, HPC 25-26. CommissionerYamada motioned to sustain the chair’s decision, seconded by Commissioner Tavares, with no discussion;the motion carried unanimously.