2002-12-13 Police Commission Minutes

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December 13, 2002 Regular Session Minutes Page 8 COMPLAINT HPC 02 -59: Complainant's minor daughter and another female juvenile were arrested for disorderly conduct at a school event. She alleged that two male officers would not allow them to put their clothes back on. The two male officers transported both girls to the police station in only their underwear and with no female officer present in the vehicle. Commissioner Lambeth moved to sustain the complaint. The motion died with no second. Commissioner Muller moved to refer the complaint to the Chief for administrative counseling. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Manago and unanimously carried. COMPLAINT HPC 02 -60: Complainant was bitten by a dog. She stated that rescue personnel must have reported it to the police department because an officer called her about the incident. She alleged that the officer should have gone down to her home to investigate, rather than just speaking to her over the phone. Vice Chair moved to refer the complaint to the Chief for an administrative inquiry. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Muller and unanimously carried. COMPLAINT HPC 02 -61: Complainant alleged that he was involved in a hit - and -run accident and that an officer did not forward the report to the prosecutor's office. Commissioner Manago moved to decline further investigation because the complaint was received more than 60 days from the date of the incident. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kama and unanimously carried. COMPLAINT HPC 02 -62: Complainant alleged that when an officer arrested her on a bench warrant, he used excessive force, hit her 11 -year old son on his face, and inappropriately justified his actions with God's words. Vice Chair Hara moved to accept the complaint for further investigation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Manago and unanimously carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Okabe announced that the next monthly meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2002, at the Waimea Civic Center Conference Room. They will hold a special meeting on December 20, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. in the County Council Room to confirm the Deputy Chief. The Chief will be sworn in on Tuesday, December 17, at 11:00 a.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. SUBMITTED: APPROVED: