2006-04-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 21, 2006 Page 6 Regular session reconvened at 3:35 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Update on the State of Hawaii Police Commissioners' Conference. — No discussion. NEW BUSINESS • Request for reconsideration of Complaint HPC 05 -13. At the previous meeting, the commission found insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations that an officer threatened him with pepper spray and used profanity. No motion was made. The commission's previous decision that there was insufficient evidence to support the complainant's allegations stands. • Review of compensation for police officers. It was noted under committee reports that this will be agendized for the next meeting. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESION MATTERS Complaint HPC 05 -32: Complainant was arrested following an execution of a search warrant of her residence. She complained about the manner in which the search warrant was executed. Commissioner Whittemore moved and Commissioner Frazier seconded that the complaint is not within the commission's jurisdiction (concerns operational matters). The motion carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 05 -35: Complainant complained about the manner in which an officer handled the case of theft of her jewelry. Commissioner Whittemore moved and Commissioner Frazier seconded that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The motion carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 06 -02: Complainant alleged that two officers injured him during his arrest. Commissioner Lundkvist moved and Commissioner Politano Steckel seconded that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The motion carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 06 -03: Complainant alleged that two officers were traveling at 48 mph, and when he tried to pass, they sped up to 58 mph. He was cited for going 59 mph. He also alleged that one officer was evasive and the other was confrontational and threatening. Commissioner Lundkvist moved and Commissioner Lassiter seconded that there was sufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The motion carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 06 -04: Complainant called the police for assistance in removing two people from her home. She alleged that an officer would not acknowledge that she was hurt, refused to get her medical assistance, and refused to take pictures of evidence. Commissioner Frazier moved and Commissioner Lundkvist seconded that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The motion carried unanimously.