2006-01-20 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes January 20, 2006 Page 6 to relish in his leadership that caused that super tanker to change its course and to have all his lieutenants and his small army of police officers follow in his dream and vision. He applauded Chief Mahuna and thanked him for changing the course. Commissioner Mitchell stated that everything she's asked for, he has done, and done very well. Vice Chair Morimoto reinforced a comment that Chief Mahuna made earlier. "You are only as successful as the people who surround you." He told Chief Mahuna that he has very good people surrounding him. They share in his excellent evaluation, and he commended the staff under him. One of the most important things he learned from Chief Mahuna this past year is that he is able to recognize change when change is needed, and he is not afraid to take that step toward the direction of change. He told Chief Mahuna to strive not to stand out, but to be outstanding, and outstanding is what he has been this year. He thanked the Chief for a job well done. Chair Lassiter thanked Corporation Counsel Ashida for helping them move in the right direction and keeping things together. She also thanked Ms. Pelayo for her contribution and input. Chief stated that he was glad the super tanker made it in the right direction and thanked the commissioners for their support. EXECUTIVE SESSION (closed to the public) Commissioner Bertsch moved and Commissioner Mitchell seconded to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy would be involved and a closed session is requested and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92 -5 (2) and Hawaii County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). The motion carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 12:24 p.m. Regular session reconvened at 1:15 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Complaint HPC 05 -07A, B, C: Complainant alleged that an officer threw his flashlight at complainant's moving vehicle and broke his windshield. Commissioner Bertsch moved and Commissioner Frazier seconded that there is sufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The motion carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 05 -28: Complaint alleged that when he was stopped for DUI, an officer did not read him his rights and did not give him a field sobriety test at the scene. He also complained about the manner in which he was treated at the police station. Commissioner Kaoiwi moved and Commissioner Bertsch seconded that there is sufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The motion carried unanimously.