2009-02-20 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes February 20, 2009 Page 8 Complaint HPC 09 -05: Complainant alleged that an officer harassed her by giving her traffic citations. Commissioner Behenna moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. Vice Chair Kaoiwi seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 09 -06: Complainant alleged that the officers' report of a traffic accident was inaccurate and misleading. Commissioner Behenna moved that there was insufficient evidence against Officer Waiamau and to refer the complaint against Officer Castillo and Sergeant Tolentino to the Chief for an Internal Affairs investigation into procedural and operational concerns. Vice Chair Kaoiwi seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION (closed to the public) New Business: The commission will work with Chief Harry Kubojiri on his goals for 2009. Commissioner Sumja moved to meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters 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). Commissioner Politano Steckel seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 3:40 p.m. Regular session reconvened at 5:05 p.m. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Ms. Pelayo announced that the next monthly meeting would be on March 20, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., at the Department of Liquor Control Conference Room, 75 -5722 Hanama Place, Suite 1107, Kailua -Kona. • Collection of files and documents. — Done. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. SUBMITTED: 90k, 261a240 APPROVED: %am Wkiffemare