2005-10-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 21, 2005 Page 5 anonymous letters. Commissioner Frazier suggested that they go out into their districts, go on ride alongs, and talk to the people. Correspondence 05 -54, from Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida regarding suggestions for investigation of citizen complaints and protocol for commission meetings. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that he was a prosecutor for many years, and knows that the police do thorough investigations. He envisions all cases going directly to I.A. straight from Ms. Pelayo, and the officer and the complainant never going to commission meetings. Honolulu Police Commission has a 100% paper review only. Commissioner Frazier pointed out that the Honolulu Police Commission has three investigators and a supervisor. Chair Bertsch suggested that they prescreen the complaints like they currently do. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that he would put his suggestions in writing. Chair Bertsch recommended that they extend the investigator's contract for an additional year. Commissioner Frazier moved and Commissioner Mitchell seconded to extend the current contract with Legal Eyes Investigative Services for an additional year. The motion carried unanimously. • Correspondence 05 -55, from Honolulu Police Chief Boisse Correa inviting members of the police commission to a class on "Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement." Chair Bertsch asked the members to send him an e -mail if they were interested in attending. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Complaint HPC 05 -20: Complainant alleged that four officers used excessive force when they responded to her 9 -1 -1 call. She also alleged that they didn't give their names and badge number when asked. Commissioner Frazier moved and Commissioner Kaoiwi seconded that the complaint is unfounded. The motion carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 05 -22: Complainant alleged that an officer's Miscellaneous Publication report was libelous. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that assuming the commission vote to not sustain, they could send letter to chief that a full -blown investigation was not necessary, and to have the ranking officer speak to the officer about his words, tone, and interaction with the complainant. Commissioner Robinson moved to not sustain the complaint and to send a letter to the chief noting their concern about the officer's conduct and possible mishandling of the situation. Commissioner Politano seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 05 -23: Complainant alleged that an officer demanded he go home or be given a ticket for not using his right turn signal. Commissioner Frazier moved and Commissioner Mitchell seconded to exonerate the officer. The motion carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 05 -26: Complainant alleged that an officer reported interviewing two men but the men swore they were not interviewed. Commissioner Mitchell moved and Commissioner Robinson seconded that the complaint is unfounded. The motion carried unanimously.