2001-09-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes September 21, 2001 Page 4 ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Consideration & Investigation of Complaints • HPC 01 -24: Complainant alleged that when he requested assistance from the Police Department during a foreclosure open house, an officer refused to accept his business card, refused to review the court order, and did not remain at the scene. Commissioner Lambeth moved to decline further investigation because there was no misconduct on the part of the accused officer. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Manago and unanimously carried. • HPC 01 -25: Complainant alleged that following a DUI stop in which the driver was arrested, an officer stepped on his foot, forced him to the ground, and used profanity. Commissioner Moe moved to exonerate the officer, and that the incident was lawful and proper. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Muller and carried with a nay vote cast by Vice Chair Manago. • HPC 01 -26: Complainant alleged that following an assault by her ex- boyfriend; an officer did not photograph her injuries, did not go to the site of the incident, did not complete the required paperwork, and did not arrest the man. Vice Chair Manago moved to accept the complaint for further investigation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. • HPC 01 -37: Complainant alleged that an officer stopped his car without cause, used profanity, and then threatened to impound his car and take his license away. Commissioner Mills moved to not sustain the complaint and to refer the complaint to the Chief for his review and disposition for possible counseling of the officer on his conduct and attitude. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Muller and unanimously carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Okabe announced that the next monthly meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2001, at the Waimea Community Center, 65 -1260 Kawaihae Rd., Waimea (next to ball park). SUBMITTED: APPROVED: JOSIE PELAYO, SECRETARY WILFRED M. OKABE, CHAIR