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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 19, 2025 Page 10 Recess was called at 11.53 a.m., and the meeting reconvened at 12.14 p.m. (Vice Chair Bertsch left the meeting) Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Buckman, seconded by Commissioner Botelho, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. The regular session reconvened at 1.06 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Investigation of Complaints: o HPC 25-23: Complainant alleges officers have not responded to her repeated calls, no follow-up was conducted, and expresses dissatisfaction with how her case was investigated (cont. 7/18/25). Commissioner Tavares motioned to continue this to the next meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Botelho, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 25-31: Complainant alleges wrongful arrest, denial of medical care, and mishandling of property (cont. 8/22/25). Chair Robinson noted that the matter was continued because Commissioner Botelho had recused herself, and there was no quorum to take action at the previous meeting. He inquired whether any commissioners present had not attended the last meeting to hear testimony. Commissioner Tavares stated he was absent but had reviewed the written record. Commissioner Buckman noted he had questions related to criminal law. Chair Robinson suggested that the complaint could benefit from further review, as there may be procedural lessons for the department. Commissioner Lacerte moved to refer the matter to the chief for procedural and operational concerns. Commissioner Buckman seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. • Request for Representation by Corporation Counsel: o Correspondence No. 25-15: Request for Representation in Case No. 3DSS-25- 0000027 (cont. 8/22/25). Chair Robinson stated that the requester requested an extension. Commissioner Botelho moved to continue. Seconded by Commissioner Lacerte, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Chair Robinson asked if there were any items to add to the next agenda. It was agreed that the commission would include the following items: Review of the Police Chief Recruitment Process and Review and Finalization of the Interrogatory Questions for Police Chief Candidates.