2002-08-30 Police Commission Agenda

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Police Commission Meeting Page 3 August 30, 2002 NEW BUSINESS • Chief of Police Selection Process: Review and approval of the timeline, job description and vacancy notice, application form, HRS 78 -1 (b) requiring a one -year residency for appointed department heads and the Attorney General and Corporation Counsel's opinions, Hawaii County Charter Section 7 -2.3 and 7 -2.4 outlining the requirements of the chief of police and his duties. • Commissioner Manago's request for reconsideration of Complaint HPC 01 -23, and his request for more clarification in the sustained complaint. • Commissioner Manago's request for reconsideration of Complaint HPC 02 -18, and his request for additional information from the officer. EXECUTIVE SESSSION To consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai'i County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and a closed session is requested, and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. (Pursuant to HRS 92 -5 (2) and Hawai'i County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). • Corresp. 54, request for legal counsel by Officer Fetuutuunai Amuimuia in Civil No. 02 -1 -0258. Monthly status report of complaints referred to the police chief. • Investigation and Deliberation of Complaints Complaint HPC 02 -15: Complainant alleged that an officer illegally parked his vehicle while issuing him a citation. Complaint HPC 02 -19: Complainant alleged that while vice officers were executing a search warrant on his home, a detective grabbed his wrist and pushed him back. The officer did not allow him to go in the house and make breakfast for his handicapped wife because the officer said it was secured and had to be searched. Complaint HPC 02 -20: Complainant alleged that an officer did not render aid to victims in a car accident. Complaint HPC 02 -21: Complainant alleged that while responding to an incident of a confrontation with his former employer, an officer told him that he was on drugs, that he should get help, and that the officer would not take his complaint and said it was not harassment. • Complaint HPC 02 -27: Complainant alleged that an officer sneaked up her stairs without calling out "hello ".