2007-08-24 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 24, 2007 Page 6 happened to this boy. She is going to take some steps, her own steps to do some things. She doesn't think she like tolerate this kinds stuffs. They cannot let nothing slide. She's going to start getting on the phone and start making calls. She would never tolerate if her son had to go through this kind of crap, and they let it all slide. Deputy Corporation Counsel Masuda told Mrs. Naeole, that with all due respect, the commission understands their duty. They have heard the evidence, they have heard the testimony, they have reviewed the file and the evidence before them, and they will rule accordingly. He is sure she is not telling the commission to abrogate their duty, and that she wants everybody to get a fair shake. Mrs. Naeole agreed. GEORGE KAI, JR. (Complaint HPC 07 -32) read his written statement in which he stated that Ms. Kuikahi went up to Officer John Weber and said, "Excuse me, why are you taking our pictures ?" Officer Weber then said, "Fuck you bitch, get your ass back there." He told Officer Weber to show some class and that he was talking to a Kamehameha School teacher. They were yelling back and forth. Officer Weber continued to yell and swear and told the patrolman inside to arrest him. Officer Weber also told him, "Fuck your civil rights, I'm a police officer." He talked to Officer Weber's supervisor, Acting Lieutenant Steven Correia about the incident. The police department is making a criminal complaint. TOM ANTHONY stated that Mr. Masuda mentioned something about screening. He asked for an explanation on the screening. He got a distinct impression that this whole thing is an exercise in futility. They get their complaints filtered or screened. Chair Lassiter stated that they are volunteers from each district. They hear why people are there. They talk about it amongst themselves and see if there is sufficient evidence to turn it over to the police department. They are not in the position to go out and arrest somebody. Anthony stated that Mr. Shinn made a complaint to the Police Chief and they referred him to the commission. He asked if the police department is using the commission to filter their complaints. EXECUTIVE SESSION (closed to the public) Commissioner Robinson moved and Commissioner Whittemore 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 will be involved and a closed session is requested and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues that pertain 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.