2001-03-16 Police Commission Minutes

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March 16, 2001 Regular Session Minutes Page 6 expensive. Almost 90% of their arrests are in four major districts —Hilo, Kona, Puna, and South Kohala. The state is kicking about $400,000 for the first phase and another $400,000 for the second phase. They don't have any other costs other than maintenance after the first year. • Budget and Finance: Business Manager Maesato presented a report which is attached. • Commendations: Chief Correa reported receiving 26 commendations since the last meeting. He presented a retirement badge to John Vares who retired in August 2000 as a major. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chair Okabe reported that office staffing had been discussed at a previous meeting. He discussed this with Corporation Counsel Ashida whose staff will assist whenever Ms. Pelayo is not in the office. A sign will be posted at the door informing the public that if they need immediate assistance, they could go to Corporation Counsel. In order to protect the integrity and confidentiality of reports and documents in the commission's office, Corporation Counsel will not have access to the office. However, their office will have all the necessary forms for filing complaints or requesting information. NEW BUSINESS Complaint HPC 01 -07: This was discussed under public statements. Commissioner Lambeth moved to recommend to the complainant that he address his concerns to the police department, and if there is no action, he can come back to the commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moe and unanimously carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Mills moved to meet in executive session to consider charges brought against officers of the Hawaii County Police Department where matters affecting privacy will be considered and a closed meeting is requested by individuals involved and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. The commission convened into executive session at 11:50 a.m. and then reconvened back into regular session at 12:30 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Consideration of Complaints HPC 01 -05: Complainant alleged that in 1997 he was assaulted, but he was arrested, not the other person. Commissioner Lambeth moved to decline investigation because the complaint was received more than 60 days from the date of the incident. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mills and unanimously carried. HPC 01 -06: Complainant was arrested for terroristic threatening. She alleged that the officers were discourteous and overbearing, not truthful, would not give her their badge numbers, and her shotgun had not been returned. Commissioner Williams moved to decline investigation because there was no misconduct on the accused officers. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried.