2002-11-29 Police Commission Agenda

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Police Commission Meeting Page 3 November 29, 2002 Complaint HPC 02 -53: Complainant alleged that he was assaulted, but he was the one that was charged with assault. He also alleged that the officer left him in a hot car, didn't respond when he asked for medical assistance, and refused to take his complaint. Complaint HPC 02 -54: Complainant alleged that an officer interrogated his 17 -year old daughter at school over a personal matter without his permission. Complaint HPC 02 -55: Complainant was stopped during a DUI roadblock. He alleged that two officers used profanity many times and threatened to put him in jail if he made any noise when he drove away. He also alleged that the only reason he was treated this way was because he was driving a Honda. Complaint HPC 02 -57: Complainant alleged that during a traffic stop, an officer was impartial, tried to provoke an argument, and brought up prior domestic disputes rather than just issuing the citations. Complaint HPC 01 -43: Complainant alleged that she called 911 three times, but the police failed to respond. She was subsequently assaulted and alleged that if the police had responded, the situation could have been averted. An officer was charged with standard of conduct, performance of duty, and duty to report all offenses. (Akal Security investigated the complaint.) Complaint HPC 02 -09: Complainant alleged that following the recovery of his stolen motor home, three officers failed to follow proper procedures and failed to arrest the alleged suspect. An officer told him to take the TV and VCR, which did not belong to him. The officers were charged with standard of conduct and performance of duty. (Akal Security investigated the complaint.) ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS ANNOUNCEMENTS • The commission will be having a meeting to take testimony from the public on the Chief of Police finalists on November 29, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., at the Keauhou Beach Resort. • A meeting to select the Chief of Police will be on December 9, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., in the County Council Room in Hilo. • The next monthly meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., at the Hilo Police Station. ADJOURNMENT NOTE: If you require an accommodation or auxiliary aid and /or services to participate in this meeting (i.e., sign language interpreter, large print, etc.), please call 961 -8412.