2025-12-19 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes December 19, 2025 Page 10 nominations, Commissioner Tavares moved to close nominations, seconded by Commissioner Yamada. Commissioner Botelho accepted the nomination. With no discussion, the motion carried unanimously, and Commissioner Botelho was elected Vice Chair. NEW BUSINESS Permitted Interaction Group (PIG): Discussion regarding the three-member PIG formed on August 30, 2024, which was created to review and recommend amendments to the Police Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Commission terms of two PIG members end December, 2025; therefore, these two Commissioners will automatically cease to be PIG members. The Commission will decide whether to take the report of the PIG at this meeting and then create a new PIG, or allow the PIG created on August 30, 2024, to continue with one member. Commissioner Buckman presented a draft memorandum summarizing proposed revisions, including updates based on audit findings, chief selection procedures, and recommendations for improved public-facing materials and commissioner orientation. Chair Robinson acknowledged responsibility for the PIG not convening. DCCSalas- Ferguson clarified that the draft would be a one-way report only and that no discussion or action could be taken on the PIG report at this meeting. Commissioner Buckman stated his intent to remain a commission member through the completion of the Chief of Police selection process, if possible. DCCSalas-Ferguson advised that any discussion or action related to the PIG report must occur at a future meeting. The Commission agreed to schedule the matter after completion of the Chief selection process. Motion:Commissioner Tavares moved that the PIG report be formally presented to the Commission at the February Police Commission meeting. Commissioner Lacerte seconded the motion. There was no discussion, and the motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Tavaresmovedto meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the Police Department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved, to consider sensitive matters related to public safety, and may consult with the board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS § 92- County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Seconded by Commissioner Botelho, with no discussion, the motion carriedunanimously. Executive session convened at 11:59 a.m.