2006-02-17 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission February 17, 2006 Regular Session Minutes Page 4 NEW BUSINESS • Correspondence 06 -03, Police Department's goals for calendar year 2006: Commissioner Frazier suggested that the commission write a letter to Chief Mahuna accepting his goals for 2006. • Correspondence 06 -06, Police Department's preliminary fiscal year budget for 2007: Chair Lassiter will send a letter to Chief Mahuna accepting the preliminary fiscal budget for 2007. Planning for the 2006 State of Hawaii Police Commission Conference hosted by Hawaii County: Chair Lassiter reported that they compared proposals of six different hotels, and they now have to decide on one. Commissioner Kaoiwi recommended they go with the Sheraton Keauhou Bay because they had the best offering, and it would be beneficial to be in Kona, close to shopping and dining areas. He did not want to go to the Waikoloa Marriott because it was still under construction. Suggestions for agenda items were use of force, conduct towards the public, attitude, treatment of people, learning to ask the correct questions while focusing on the true complaint, ethics for commissioners, and drug recognition. Commissioner Kaoiwi stated that he would like to have Corporation Counsel Ashida give a presentation on what is expected of the commission, including roles and responsibilities. Ms. Pelayo stated that they should select a location as soon as possible because they have a lot of work to do in a very short time. They are scheduled to tour the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort after lunch. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Robinson moved and Commissioner Bertsch 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 11:25 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:37 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Complaint HPC 05:30: Complainant was assaulted by a co- worker. She alleged that an officer threatened her with jail and told her to let the matter go. Commissioner Bertsch moved and Commissioner Frazier seconded that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The motion carried unanimously.