2-20-26 Police Commission Agenda

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Hawaii Police Commission Meeting Agenda February 20, 2026 Page 2 V. NEW BUSINESS Correspondence No. 26-01: Annual Misconduct Report to the State Legislature. Distribution of Commission Meeting Packets: Discussion and consideration of electronic distribution of meeting packets, including potential use of email or a shared folder, as well as logistical, confidentiality, and IT requirements. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) For the following agenda items, the Commission will meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the police department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved 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 § 92-5 (a)(2)(4) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). VI. REVIEW OF BACKGROUND CHECK AND INVESTIGATION OF REED MAHUNA AND CONSIDERATION OF REED MAHUNA FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT AS POLICE CHIEF (EXECUTIVE SESSION — CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Correspondence No. 26-03: The Commission will review the results of the background check and investigation of Reed Mahuna conducted by Assistant Chief Sherry Bird, which included a criminal background check, pre-entry medical examination, drug screening, and background investigation. The Commission will determine whether to appoint Reed Mahuna as Police Chief in open session, under agenda item IX. VII. CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (EXECUTIVE SESSION — CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) • HPC 25-41: Complainant alleges that the officer did not take a report, provided inaccurate information, and was disrespectful. • HPC 26-02: Complainant alleges that the officer's report was inaccurate and false, and that no response was received despite multiple attempts to contact the officer. • HPC 26-05: Complainant alleges that officers did not listen to his version of events after his vehicle was struck, prepared an inaccurate police report, and arrested him, during which he was treated improperly while in custody. • Correspondence No. 26-02: Correspondence alleging unprofessional and hostile conduct by an officer. • Complaints in the non-acceptance category.