2026-02-20 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes February 20, 2026 Page 7 o HPC 26-05: Complainant alleges that officers did not listen to his version of events after his vehicle was struck, prepared an inaccurate police report, and arrested him, during which he was treated improperly while in custody. Commissioner Fischer motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complaint's allegations of misconduct, seconded by Commissioner Urban-Smith, with no discussion; the motion carried unanimously. o Correspondence No. 26-02: Correspondence alleging unprofessional and hostile conduct by an officer. Commissioner Lacerte made a motion to provide a response letter advising that the Police Department is in receipt of this correspondence and is investigating the matter. Seconded by Commissioner Enriquez, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 26-04 (non-acceptance category due to 90-day rule): Commissioner Urban- Smith made a motion to sustain the chair's decision to decline, based on Rule 6(c)(1), seconded by Vice Chair Botelho, with no discussion; the motion carried unanimously. o HPC 26-06 (non-acceptance category due to 90-day rule): Commissioner Lacerte made a motion to sustain the chair's decision to decline, based on Rule 6(c)(1), seconded by Commission Urban-Smith, with no discussion; the motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING • Commissioner Lacerte made a motion to add discussion and deliberation on the Permitted Interaction Group report regarding amendments to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Commissioner Enriquez seconded, with no discussion, and the motion carried unanimously. • Commissioner Fischer made a motion to add the Chief's performance evaluation to the next agenda, with the Chief present. Seconded by Commissioner Enriquez, with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. • Commissioner Lacerte made a motion to add a discussion with the Chief on succession planning for the secretary position. Seconded by Commissioner Fischer, with no discussion, and the motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Yamada announced the next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at 9.00 a.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A, Council Chambers. He noted that Ms. Correa's first day in her new position is on March 1, and mentioned the possibility that she may stay to assist under the Chief's direction.