2003-04-11 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 11, 2003 Page 4 Complaint HPC 02 -45: Complainant alleged that he had reported his vehicle stolen, but when it was located, an officer declared it as abandoned and issued him a citation. Akal Investigations investigated the complaint. Vice Chair Manago moved to exonerate the officer because the incident was lawful and proper and to refer the complaint to the Chief for his review into departmental procedures that lead to this complaint. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Muller and unanimously carried. Complaint HPC 01 -27: Complainant was arrested during a DUI stop. She alleged that an officer used excessive force during the arrest. Akal Investigations investigated the complaint. Commissioner de Silva moved to defer the complaint to the next meeting in order for them to obtain medical records from the complainant and to have additional questions answered by the officer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. Complaints HPC 95 -18, 18A, 1813: Complainants requested assistance from the commission in an investigation and answering questions regarding a shooting incident. The case was deferred pending completion of the investigation. Vice Chair Manago moved to direct Corporation Counsel to draft a letter to the complainants informing them that the investigations were completed and that the commission would be closing the case. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC — None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Hara announced that the next monthly meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at the Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort. He also reminded the commissioners of the annual State of Hawaii Police Commissioners' Conference scheduled for April 24 -25 in Honolulu. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:35 p.m. SUBMITTED: APPROVED: JOSIE PELAYO, SECRETARY HORACE S. HARA, CHAIR