2007-08-24 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 24, 2007 Page 7 Executive session convened at 2:10 p.m. Regular session reconvened at 2:44 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS • Complaint HPC 07 -24: Complainant was arrested for possessing an electronic stun gun while at a store. She alleged that an arresting officer was physically and verbally abusive. Commissioner Robinson moved and Commissioner Lundkvist seconded that there was sufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The motion carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 07 -29: Complainant alleged that while conducting an investigation, an officer did not identify himself. He also complained about the manner in which the officer conducted the investigation. Commissioner Robinson moved and Commissioner Sumja seconded to refer the complaint to the Chief for customer service, procedural, and operational concerns as presented in the complaint. The motion carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 07 -30: Complainant alleged that during his arrest, an officer used excessive force. Commissioner Robinson moved and Commissioner Sumja seconded that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The motion carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 07 -31: Complainant alleged that a male cell block worker refused to give him medical attention. Commissioner Kaoiwi moved and Commissioner Sumja seconded to refer the complaint to the Chief for procedural and operational concerns as presented in the complaint. The motion carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 07 -32: Complainant alleged that while at the police station after bailing her brother out, an officer used profanity against her. Commissioner Robinson moved and Commissioner Kaoiwi seconded that there was sufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The motion carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 07 -33: Complainant's husband called the police for assistance because he was afraid she would harm herself. She complained about being brought to the hospital in her pajamas and being handcuffed. Commissioner Kaoiwi moved and Commissioner Robinson seconded that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The motion carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 07 -34: Complainant alleged that during her arrest, she was kicked and kneed. Commissioner Robinson moved and Commissioner Kaoiwi seconded that