2006-06-16 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes June 16, 2006 Page 4 Recess was called at 10:10 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:30 a.m. • Commander's meeting minutes of May 16, 2006: No discussion. • Other departmental activities: No discussion. Corporation Ashida was asked to respond to Correspondence 06 -26 and 06 -20 on behalf of the commission. NEW BUSINESS • 12th Annual National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement ( NACOLE) Conference, September 25 -28, 2006, in Boise, Idaho: Chair Lassiter inquired whether any of the commissioners were interested in attending the conference. Commissioner Frazier stated that NACOLE is a very good organization, and the current conference agenda is very relevant. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that the commission is looking at difference ways of evaluating citizen complaints and suggested that Chief Mahuna consider sending someone from the police department. • Correspondence 06 -21, startup of quarterly Police Commission Chair meetings. Chair Lassiter stated that she contacted the Chairs from the other three commissions, and they plan to meet in Honolulu in September during the HSLEOA conference. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Correspondence 06 -12, Cost of Government Commission's request for input to their questions regarding its effort to promote economy, efficiency, and improved services. Commissioner Frazier stated that he submitted a draft for them to review. He made it pretty concise but asked for more ideas. Chair Lassiter suggested they all review the draft and make suggestions. 10:30 P.M.: INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS — None. EXECUTIVE SESSION (closed to the public) Commissioner Robinson moved and Commissioner Kaoiwi seconded 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. Discussion: Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that he requested that the Chief and his designated representative be present to discuss Correspondence 06 -24 because they are necessary for the process. The motion carried unanimously.