2003-09-12 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawai'i County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 12, 2003 Page 7 The motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vice Chair Manago motioned to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai'i County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy would be involved and a closed session is requested and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92- 5 (2) and Hawai'i County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Commissioner Muller seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The commission convened into executive session at 12:00 noon and then reconvened back into regular session at 12:45 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Investigation and Deliberation of Complaints • Complaint HPC 03 -12A and 1213: Complainant alleged that following an altercation, an officer sprayed him with pepper spray, although the fighting had stopped. Commissioner Muller motioned to refer the complaints to the investigator. Vice Chair Manago seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 03 -21: Complainant complained about the manner in which an officer spoke to him when he complained about a noisy neighbor. Commissioner Muller motioned to refer the complaint to the chief for his review and disposition. Vice Chair Manago seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 03 -22: Complainant complained about the manner in which an officer conducted an investigation following a vehicle accident. Vice Chair Manago motioned to refer the complaint to the investigator. Commissioner Muller seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 02 -36: Complainant alleged that during their arrest, officers did not follow proper procedures, failed to obey laws, and refused to give them additional clothing. Akal investigated the complaint. Vice Chair Manago motioned to exonerate the officer on the charges of standard of conduct and performance of duty. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 02 -37: Complainant alleged that during their arrest, an officer was threatening to her dog. Akal investigated the complaint. Commissioner Muller moved to exonerate the officer on the charges of standard of conduct, performance of duty, and overbearing conduct. Vice Chair Manago seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.