2004-09-10 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 10, 2004 Page 8 Chris Loos of the Hawaii Tribune Herald stated that she read the complaint and it seems clear that de Silva wants it referred to the mayor's office. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that he will confirm that, and suggested that they carry it on the agenda as unfinished business so they wouldn't lose track of it. Commissioner Mitchell motioned to defer this matter to the next meeting. Commissioner Lassiter seconded the motion. Discussion: Commissioner Lassiter stated that if they can't support each other, then they don't belong on the commission. The motion carried with Vice Chair Manago abstaining. • Correspondence 04 -59, from Janene Caracaus complaining that Police Commissioner Peter Muller showed her his badge and yelled at her when she passed a vehicle on the right shoulder of the roadway. - Correspondence 04 -59A, 59B, 59C, 59D. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that in Ms. Caracaus's letter she stated that Lt. Medeiros refused to take her report. He spoke to Lt. Medeiros, and he understands that not to be true. She was informed that she has the right to pursue a criminal complaint, and that is not any business of the commission. This is similar to a previous correspondence involving Commissioner Manago, the mayor's office is already aware of this complaint. If there's any subsequent action, it will come from the mayor's office. He doesn't know if they have the legal authority to do anything or to censure one another. Commissioner Lundkvist motioned to file this correspondence. Vice Chair Manago seconded the motion. Discussion: In response to Commissioner Frazier's inquiry as to how they would respond to Ms. Caracaus, Commissioner Bertsch stated that they have already responded to her in writing. • Correspondence 04 -60, from Corporation Counsel Ashida regarding police commission badges. (Attorney - client communication.) Del Pranke stated that this is an attorney - client privileged communication. He asked that the commission waive its privilege so that the public could see the document. Corporation Counsel stated that it's a decision of the commission and the chief. It does impact third parties and they do need to think about it further. They need to respond within ten days. • Correspondence 04 -61, from John Texeira requesting the commission's assistance in expediting the process of his car accident and obtaining the other person's insurance information. Ms. Pelayo stated that she spoke to Mr. Texeira. He is an elderly man who referred this matter to his daughter. The daughter stated that she doesn't want to file an official complaint. They just want help and want this treated as a correspondence. Commissioner Frazier motioned to refer this to the chief with his response at the next meeting. Commissioner Lassiter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.