2009-07-17 Police Commission Agenda

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Hawaii County Police Commission Page 3 July 17, 2009 REPORT ON INTERNAL AND REFERRED COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS • HPC 09 -16: Complainant alleged that his traffic stop and arrest for DUI was a warrant- less stop. At the previous meeting, the complaint was deferred in order for the complainant to make his medical records available for the commission's review. • HPC 09 -19: Complainant made a report of a TRO violation. She alleged that the responding officer lacked the professionalism to be a police officer. • HPC 09 -23: (Request for Reconsideration) Complainant alleged that during her arrest, an officer used excessive and unnecessary force. At the previous meeting, the commission found insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The complainant requests a reconsideration of the commission's decision. • HPC 09 -24: Complainant was involved in a traffic stop. He alleged that he was held at gunpoint, handcuffed, and made to lay face on the road while being interrogated. His wife and children watched the ordeal. The officers were later informed that they had the wrong guy, and he was released. • HPC 09 -27: Complainant alleged that he drove through a red light because it was faulty, and that the officer who cited him was disrespectful and unprofessional. • HPC 09 -31: Complainant stated that she unfastened her seatbelt at a stop light to put on a shirt. She alleged that a vehicle followed her in an intimidating and aggressive mannerjust inches away from her bumper, for three traffic lights. That vehicle turned out to be a police officer. She alleged that he stopped her and was rude and disrespectful. • HPC 09 -33: Complainant was involved in a domestic dispute. He alleged that during his arrest, an officer used full force on him, used profanity, and threatened him. He also alleged that he was not allowed to file charges against his ex -wife. (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS • The next monthly meeting will be on August 14, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., at the Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni St., Suite 230, Hilo. • Collection of files and documents. 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 the Police Commission at 961 -8412 at least three days prior to the meeting.