2006-02-17 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission February 17, 2006 Regular Session Minutes Page 3 Finance: Deputy Chief Kubojiri entertained questions to the written report. He stated that they usually meet once a month, just prior to the commander's meeting, to go over the budget. If Accountant Kay Nishibayashi sees something of interest, she would bring it to the attention of the Assistant Chief. Commissioner Frazier stated that the department is managing its budget very well, although cost for electricity is high. Commendations: Deputy Chief Kubojiri reported receiving seven commendations since the last meeting. At the meeting he recognized Officer Calvin Delaries of Kona Patrol and Detective Scott Kurashige of the Kona Juvenile Aid Section who were recently honored as officers of the month for January and February respectively. Officer Delaries was commended for his investigative work of car break -ins at the University of the Nations. Detective Kurashige was commended for his sensitive and professional work when dealing with a victim of sexual assault. • Commanders' meeting minutes of January 24, 2006: No discussion. Other departmental activities: Deputy Chief Kubojiri reported that officers are being trained in the use of the non - lethal beanbag shotgun, and all officers could be trained in its use within a year. The nylon beanbag is the size of a baby's sock and is filled with bird shot. It is designed to stop someone with minimum trauma. They are also looking into the use of non - lethal taser guns. The gun gives a 50,000 volt charge that lasts 5- 10 seconds, shutting down a target's nervous system and allowing officers time to apprehend a suspect. Studies have shown that with the use of tasers, officer injuries have been reduced by 50% and subject injuries have also been reduced. Commissioner Frazier commended the Chief and his staff for a good job in putting together the department's "Blues Quarterly." INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS (open to the public) KIMI ABBOT - JACKSON, COMPLAINT HPC 06 -01: Summarized her written complaint. This all happened because someone saw her son alone on the road and called the police. She was looking for him in the store and didn't know that he went back into the car. She didn't deserve the ticket. She has insurance. At the time, the officer did not ask for her insurance. He came over with a woman police officer and asked for her I.D. She told him she didn't think it was needed. After she talked to the woman officer, the officer came back and threw two tickets in her car, one for no insurance and one for tint. She bought the car used and tinted. It passed inspection. She did not see the officer use a tint machine. She told him she had insurance, and he said, "Too late, tell it to the judge." The woman officer treated her with respect. Officer Lewis bullied her and made her want to shut down. He did not say he was going to cite her and did not offer to have her sign the citations