2010-02-19 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes February 19, 2010 Page 5 Chief Kubojiri stated that Captain Sanborn and Lieutenant Cortez formulated a community policing curriculum which will start this summer. Chief Kubojiri stated that they will be doing an internal survey for police personnel. Chief Kubojiri stated that they are looking into extending the boundaries of the North Hilo District to include Pepe'ekeo so that service would be faster and more expedient. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Kaoiwi moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai'i County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy would be involved, to conduct an annual evaluation of Police Chief Harry Kubojiri, and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92 -5 (2) (4) and Hawai'i County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Commissioner Ignacio seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:45 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 2:34 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Complaint HPC 09 -15: Complainant alleged that the police are using helicopters to search for cannabis which is a violation for the Peaceful Sky Ordinance. Commissioner Ignacio moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. Commissioner Morimoto seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 09 -17: Complainant alleges that DEA helicopters are violating the Peaceful Sky Ordinance. Commissioner Ignacio moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. Commissioner Kaoiwi seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 09 -50: Complaint was received 174 days from the date of incident with no explanation. The commission will only consider acceptance beyond the 60- day filing period. Commissioner Morimoto moved to decline acceptance because it did not meet the 60 -day rule. Commissioner Ignacio seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 09 -51: Complainant alleged that officers were aggressive and abusive when he was arrested for sleeping at the Kona Old Airport and for possessing cannabis. Commissioner Kaowi moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. Commissioner Ignacio seconded, and it carried unanimously.