2002-10-25 Police Commission Agenda

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Police Commission Meeting Page 3 October 25, 2002 UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 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). Correspondence 65, request for legal counsel by Officer Mark Farias in Civil No. 02 -1 -0149. Monthly status report of complaints referred to the chief of police. Consideration and Investigation of Complaints Complaint HPC 01 -51: Review of Akal's investigation of complainant's allegations that police officers refused to take his report and always hang up on him. Complaint HPC 02 -34: Complainant alleged that an officer scolded and blamed her for her son's bad behavior. She also alleged that he yelled at her. Complaint HPC 02 -35: Complainant alleged that while directing traffic, an officer spoke to her in an arrogant and unprofessional manner. Complaint HPC 02 -36: Complainant alleged that an officer should not have sought a search warrant for their medical marijuana and violated many departmental rules during the arrest. Complaint HPC 02 -37: (Same incident as HPC 02 -36.) Complainant alleged that the officer is responsible for the conduct of his subordinate; and that during their arrest, he did not show professionalism and was overbearing. Complaint HPC 02 -38: (Same incident as HPC 02 -36.) Complainant alleged that an officer violated many department rules during their arrest. Complaint HPC 02 -39: (Same incident as HPC 02 -36.) Complainant alleged that the officer is responsible for the conduct of his subordinate; and that during their arrest, the officer did not show professionalism, was overbearing, and mistreated them. Complaint HPC 02 -40: (Same incident as HPC 02 -36.) Complainant alleged that during their arrest, an officer was not impartial, criticized her medical treatment, and violated many department rules. Complaint HPC 02 -41: (Same incident as HPC 02 -36.) Complainant alleged that the officer is responsible for the conduct of his subordinate, and that during their arrest, he threatened their family pet.