2004-08-26 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Minutes of August 26, 2004 Page 4 13. Where compelling circumstances exist, the PD should continue to investigate and take action on any public complaint, whether or not such complaint was first filed with the PC by a citizen. Commissioner Lundkvist motioned to accept as written. Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 13. In such case, the PD should provide the PC with a copy of the complaint and state the compelling reasons for such action. Commissioner Frazier stated that discussions suggest that the commission is not in favor of this and motioned to delete it. Commissioner Muller seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 14. For investigations by the PD of complaints that by -pass the PC, the PD should provide a copy of the completed IAU report to the PC. Deputy Chief Kubojiri stated that Chief Mahuna does not want to provide hard copies to the commission, but invites the commissioners to review the files in the IA office. Commissioner Lundkvist stated that with respect to their need to know, she motions to delete this. Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion. Discussion: Corporation Counsel Ashida asked the commissioner why they wanted to see the IA files. He asked what they would do with the information if they saw that an officer had 35 misconducts. Vice Chair Manago stated that he doesn't need to see any IA reports. If he had a question about an individual, he would prefer bringing it up to the chief in executive M*MOTO Commissioner Frazier stated that this started with the question on whether IA was being thorough or sweeping things under the department. He endorses what the deputy says. He has gone in to IA and reviewed files. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that the chief has allowed them to go into IA to review their files. As written, this says that every single IA file is subject to being copied, which is a dangerous proposition. Deputy Chief Kubojiri stated that they would allow the commission to review the IA files if they had a reason. Commissioner Frazier stated that they are working for long -term rules that would not change when department personnel changes.