2002-10-25 Police Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes October 25, 2002 Page 4 Complaint HPC 02 -39: (Same incident as HPC 02 -36.) Complainant alleged that the officer is responsible for the conduct of his subordinate; and that during their arrest, the officer did not show professionalism, was overbearing, and mistreated them. Complaint HPC 02 -40: (Same incident as HPC 02 -36.) Complainant alleged that during their arrest, an officer was not impartial, criticized her medical treatment, and violated many department rules. Complaint HPC 02 -41: (Same incident as HPC 02 -36.) Complainant alleged that the officer is responsible for the conduct of his subordinate, and that during their arrest, he threatened their family pet. Commissioner Bertsch moved to defer the Complaints HPC 02 -36, 37, 38, 39, 40, and 41 until the criminal and civil cases are completed. Commissioner Muller seconded the motion, but it died when no other votes were called in favor of the motion. Commissioner Manago moved to accept Complaints HPC 02 -36, 37, 38, 39, 40, and 41 for further investigation. Vice Chair Hara seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 02 -42: Complainant alleged that an officer came into her place of employment to complain about his bill and yelled and intimated her. He claimed to be off -duty, but was in uniform and had his hand on his weapon during the incident. Commissioner Bertsch moved to accept the complaint for further investigation. Commissioner Kama seconded the motion. Discussion: Commissioner Manago stated that the complaint was received more than 60 days from the incident. The motion died when no other votes were called in favor of the motion. Commissioner Muller moved to refer the complaint to the Chief. Commissioner Manago seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 02 -43: Complainant alleged that while directing traffic, an officer yelled at her in a demeaning manner. Commissioner Lambeth moved to refer the complaint to the Chief because it concerns administrative matters. Vice Chair Hara seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 02 -44: Complainant alleged that two officers spoke to him in an overbearing manner. When he asked for their badge numbers, one of the officers told him to get it himself and that they would not give it to him. Commissioner Lambeth moved to exonerate the officers. Commissioner Manago seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 02 -45: Complainant's car was stolen, and he filed a theft report. He alleged that an officer located his car, but then cited him for abandoning his vehicle. Before he could retrieve his vehicle, it was stolen again, but he still received the citation. Commissioner Manago moved to accept the complaint for further investigation. Commissioner Lambeth seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.