2004-09-10 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 10, 2004 Page 2 Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that there are agencies that can assist her, and he asked to speak to her outside of the meeting room. DEL PRANKE stated that with reference to 04 -35, he's heard a lot about police officers not taking people's complaint. Even if the complaint doesn't go anywhere, they should still take the complaint. He thanked the commission for the meeting which was 100% better than previous meetings he's attended. He appreciates the job they have done and that things have improved a lot. With regards to police commission badges, he knows Commissioner Muller is an honorable person. He won't get into the he said, she said, but he has been pushing this for almost ten years. The police commissioner badges have no authority, and it doesn't mean anything. Maybe they should put the badge on a plaque for when they retire. Regarding the police radio that some commissioners have, the charter says that they should not become involved in the internal operations of the police department. It's possible that they could hear something on the radio that could color their ability to deal with a complaint when it comes before them. It's not necessary for them to have a radio. His main reason for being here is for Mrs. Keliikoa, Complaint 04 -25. He wants to give background on Officer Sivankeo. When Wayne Carvalho lied about him trespassing on his neighbor's property, Officer Sivankeo took a complaint from Officer Toledo. This was a third person complaint of what Wayne Carvalho told Officer Toledo. Mrs. Keliikoa's case involved a reserve officer, and the public's right was misused because of special consideration of other officers. CHARLES HANSON, COMPLAINT HPC 04 -35: He made a complaint that someone lied on his written statement in order to petition for a restraining order. The police have a policy that they won't take this type of complaint. He doesn't have a complaint against the officers. His complaint is against the policy of the police department. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that the chief says it's not policy. The bottom line is that if he wants to make a criminal complaint, he can do so. The chief heard what he had to say, and the chief has a monthly commanders' meeting where he can relay this information. There are statutes of limitations, so the chief may be able to arrange to have a sergeant follow -up. GREGORY PLUTA, COMPLAINT 04 -05: Stated that the cops are not doing their jobs. His son was walking down the road and got killed. When cops go on their run, they should look up. His son is gone because this cop was not looking. BRIAN DE LIMA, regarding Complaint HPC 04 -32, Mrs. Lee's case. Officers are not informed about the order of temporary relief. In the past he has had to call up the sergeant or officer on duty, and ask them to follow -up and administer that order.