2003-06-20 Police Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes June 20, 2003 Page 4 Complaint HPC 03 -08: Complainant alleged that when an officer responded to a motor vehicle accident involving someone under age 21, who admitted to drinking just prior to the accident, the officer did not perform a field sobriety test and then only issued a no no -fault citation. Commissioner Moe moved to exonerate the officer on the charge of performance of duty. Commissioner de Silva seconded the motion, and it carried with nays by Commissioners Lambeth and Mitchell. Complaint HPC 03 -10: Complainant alleged that when an officer cited him for riding his bicycle on the sidewalk against traffic, the officer's manner of speech was rough and intimidating. Commissioner Lambeth moved to sustain the charges of overbearing conduct and conduct towards the public. Commissioner Muller seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 03 -11: Complainant had a dispute with the staff of a hotel. She alleged that a responding police officer mistreated her. Commissioner de Silva moved to sustain the charge of conduct towards the public. Vice Chair Manago seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 03 -13A and 13B: Complainant alleged that during a traffic stop, the officer dropped the papers to the ground, and then told the complainant that he was littering. When he questioned the officer, the officer told him he was resisting arrest. He also alleged that another officer ordered him to lie in a mud puddle, and when he did not, the officer threw him on the ground. Commissioner Frazier moved to exonerate the first officer on the charges of standard of conduct and performance of duty. Vice Chair Manago seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Vice Chair Manago moved to exonerate the second officer on the charges of standard of conduct, performance of duty, and conduct towards the public. Commissioner Muller seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 03 -15: Complainant experienced car trouble and while waiting for service, she drank a toast to Pele. She alleged that when an officer showed up, she opened a can of beer for him and then was arrested for drinking and driving even though she was only sitting and waiting. Vice Chair Manago moved to decline further investigation because it was received 61 days from the date of the incident. Commissioner Lambeth seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - None ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Hara reminded the commissioners that they will be doing an informal evaluation of the chief at the next meeting, and asked the chief to give an update of his goals. Chair Hara announced that the next monthly meeting will be on July 18, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at the Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m., following which they watched a video presentation of the canine patrol. SUBMITTED: APPROVED: