2008-09-19 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 19, 2008 Page 3 • Commendations: Chief Mahuna reported receiving 11 commendations since the last meeting. It seems that their level of commendations has risen. • Other Departmental Activities Chief Mahuna responded to Mr. Barroza's earlier comments. He stated that the police department is a law enforcement agency, not medical. When they respond, they observe the situation and act accordingly. Chief Mahuna reported that they will be transitioning to a different semi - automatic weapon. Officers will be trained and re- certified for it. The new communication system will cost about $89 million. They have been in contact with the feds and coast guard about co- sharing, but they would have to come up with the lion's share of the cost. They currently have an analog/VHS system that is 35 years old, and parts are almost impossible to get. Manufacturers usually guarantee parts for up to 15 years. He may be able to get Clayton Yugawa of Data Systems to give the commission a briefing on the system. In 2013 they have to go to a narrow band. There is no way they could narrow band the system they now have. By law, he is prohibited from using asset forfeiture monies because it will be used by other agencies. It would probably have to be financed by a bond. They believe the 800 system is the way to go. Chief Mahuna requested executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Recess was called at 10:00 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:15 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Kaoiwi moved to meet in executive session to discuss a personnel matter affecting the privacy of an individual and whereby a closed session was requested pursuant to the Hawaii County Charter Chapter 2, Section 13 -20 (b). Commissioner Lundkvist seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:16 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 10:30 a.m. INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS (open to the public) OFFICER WILLIAM BROWN (COMPLAINT HPC 08 -18) stated that he was assigned by central dispatch to a domestic abuse in Mt. View. An assault had occurred. The victim gave information that she was slapped, choked, and pushed around. The suspect was her adult boyfriend. They proceeded to the house. They made contact with a female, the complainant. They told her why they were there. They asked if the suspect was home. They asked for consent to enter the home. The complainant is a resident, a tenant of the home. They asked if she lived there. She said yes. She did not acknowledge that the suspect was there. She let them in. They identified themselves and let her know of the severity of the situation. They did not have a search warrant. They had reasonable belief