2001-05-18 Police Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes May 18, 2001 Page 4 Chair Okabe stated that he will discuss with the new commissioners their appointment to a committees during lunch recess. CHIEF'S REPORT Crime: Assistant Chief Hickcox presented a report which is attached for filing. Traffic: Assistant Chief Hickcox presented a reports which is attached for filing. Personnel: Assistant Chief Mahuna presented a report which is attached for filing. Finance: Business Manager Maesato presented a report which is attached for filing. Commendations: Assistant Chief Mahuna reported receiving 17 commendations since the last meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. COMPLAINTS FOR CONSIDERATION (Public Statements) DAVID BASQUE came before the commission and spoke on his Complaint HPC 01 -13. He stated that he should have been notified of the time element of the meeting. His written complaint is self - explanatory. He has had no correspondence from the police department on what transpired or if they owed him an apology. The police department should follow -up and inform people on what's going on. There is no continuity in the police department. If a police officer doesn't know how to behave, how to serve, and have some knowledge of law and who he is supposed to protect, he or she should not be a police officer. He is a retired police officer who had a lot of respect at one time. Thinks the police are losing respect because they don't get in with the public. The police officer in his complaint did not even talk to him about what happened. He immediately took sides from the guy that called him, and the guy called him because he requested it. The officer should first ascertain who the complainant is and what is going on. This officer came with an attitude that nobody could change his mind, and nobody could tell him what to do. Commissioner Manago asked Mr. Basque to remain for the executive session in case the commission had any questions regarding the confidential police reports. Chair Okabe informed that on his complaint form, he had requested an executive session, to which Mr. Basque stated he did not request executive session. He also expressed displeasure with having to wait so long to give his statement. Commissioner Manago explained that the meeting starts at 10:00, but because of the length of the agenda, they cannot be certain of the time a case will come up. BRADFERD BASQUE came before the commission and spoke on his Complaint HPC 01 -17. He stated that when the officer came to the scene of the auto accident, he did not like his attitude. His insurance card was expired because the insurance company did not mail the new one. The officer hit him. The officer said he was getting abusive, so he put him