2002-04-19 Police Commission Minutes

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Minutes — Regular Session April 19, 2002 Page 3 the three assistance chiefs come under the deputy. They would need more assistant chiefs and other personnel. • Traffic: Major Kawauchi summarized the report that was distributed. Commissioner Moe inquired into the cause for the increase in traffic fatalities. Assistant Chief Mahuna reported that many of the accidents are attributed to speed and inattention. • Personnel: Assistant Chief Mahuna summarized the personnel report that was distributed. He reported that they have 19 sworn and 12 civilian vacancies. They are actively working on recruitment. • Finance: Business Manager Maesato read the financial report that was distributed. • Commendation: Assistant Chief Mahuna reported receiving 12 commendations since the last meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Status Report on the State of Hawaii Police Commissioners' Conference May 9 -10, 2002: Vice Chair Hara reported that conference planning is going well with good cooperation from both Hilton Waikoloa and Police Department personnel. NEW BUSINESS — None ACTION ON EXECUTIVE MATTERS Complaint HPC 02 -06: Complainant stated that an officer served her husband a TRO that stated he was to have no contact with their son. The officer later transported both of them to husband's mother's house. Complainant alleged that the officer assisted in having her husband violate the TRO. Commissioner Manago moved to not sustain the complaint because there was insufficient evidence to either prove or disprove the allegations. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. Complaint HPC 02 -07: Complainant called the police station and did not like the manner in which an officer responded to her call. She alleged that he was not truthful. Commissioner Lambeth moved to exonerate the officer because he acted in a lawful and proper manner. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moe and unanimously carried. Complaint HPC 02 -10: Complainants were involved in an incident of disorderly conduct. The wife was arrested. They alleged that during the arrest, an officer was overbearing and used excessive and malicious force. The complaint was filed almost one year after the incident.