2001-05-18 Police Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes May 18, 2001 Page 7 HPC 01 -10: Complainant was arrested for DUI. He alleged that the officer pushed his head onto the car twice, backhanded him on his face, and whacked him in his upper chest and neck area. The officer also used profanity against him. Following an investigation of the complaint, the commission found that the allegations could not be supported, and the officer acted in a lawful and proper manner. Commissioner Lambeth moved to exonerate the officer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mills and unanimously carried. HPC 01 -11: Complainant alleged that while conducting an investigation, an officer failed to treat him in a fair and impartial manner when he intentionally or incompetently dealt with the evidence and facts in the investigation. Commissioner Mills moved to defer the complaint to the next meeting in Hilo scheduled for July 27 in order for the commission to review documents presented by the complainant ahead of time. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. HPC 01 -13: Complainant alleged that while investigating an incident in which a vehicle came onto his property, an officer told one of the men in the vehicle that he should hire a lawyer and sue him (owner of property) for unlawful detainment and /or imprisonment. Commissioner Mills moved to refer the complaint to the investigator for additional investigation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. HPC 01 -14: Complainant alleged that an officer mistakenly went to her house to serve a warrant. While there, he sprayed pepper spray on her two dogs that were in a kennel. Following an investigation of the complaint, the commission found that the officer followed proper procedures. Vice Chair Manago moved to exonerate the officer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mills and unanimously carried. HPC 01 -15: Complainant alleged that while investigating a harassment complaint, the officer told her that they couldn't do anything because the suspect did not commit a crime. Holding her hand was not a crime. Following an investigation of the complaint, Commissioner Mills moved to sustain the charge of performance of duty as there was sufficient evidence to support the allegation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. HPC 01 -16: Complainant's minor daughter was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. She alleged that an officer did not call her and released her to someone who was not a relative. Following an investigation of the complaint, the commission found that the officer followed proper procedures. Commissioner Lambeth moved to exonerate the officer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Muller and unanimously carried.