2009-04-17 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 17, 2009 Page 5 ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Complaint HPC 08 -32: Complainant alleged that during his arrest, officers did not present a search warrant, his cane was taken away, he was pushed and knocked to the ground, and the handcuffs were too tight. Commissioner Morimoto moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations against three officers. Vice Chair Kaoiwi seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 08 -33: Complainant alleged that an officer disclosed her confidential medical records without her authorization. At the previous meeting, the commission found insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegation. The complainant sent in additional information for reconsideration of the commission's decision. Commissioner Behenna moved to reconsider the complaint. Commissioner Politano Steckel seconded the motion. Discussion: Commissioner Behenna stated that the officer's short statement was insufficient. Commissioner Politano Steckel stated that it is a "he said, she said." Ayes were called by only Behenna, Sumja, and Politano Steckel. The motion died. The commission's previous decision stands. • Complaint HPC 09 -01: Complainant alleged that the police did not serve his TRO. (The TRO was served after the complaint was filed.) Commissioner Morimoto moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegation. Commissioner Politano Steckel seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 09 -02: Complainant reported that a male and female asked him about purchasing cannabis. He alleged that an officer told him it was because of the way he looked. He also alleged that the officer told him that if he didn't like it, he could move away from that side of the island. Vice Chair Kaoiwi moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. Commissioner Sumja seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 09 -03A & 03113: Complainants alleged that an officer arrested the wrong person in a domestic abuse case. At the previous meeting, the complaint was deferred in order to obtain additional information. Commissioner Sumja moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. Vice Chair Kaoiwi seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • HPC 09 -08: Complainant complained about the manner in which a police vehicle was driven. Complainant also complained about the manner in which an unmarked police vehicle was driven. Chair Whittemore stated that they were still waiting for records on the case, and so the complaint was deferred to the next meeting. • HPC 09 -11: Complainant alleged that an officer incorrectly gave him a citation. Vice Chair Kaoiwi moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's