2010-08-19 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 19, 2010 Page 3 • Commendations: Deputy Chief Ferreira reported receiving 14 commendations since the last meeting. The commendations are now on the police department's website. Other Departmental Activities: Commissioner Ono stated that he ran into a problem with a US census personnel. It got to the point where he had to call the police. Census workers seem to think they can do anything they want. If it is a common problem, he wants it addressed. Deputy Chief Ferreira said it was not a common problem. In the recent Puna case, the plea bargain in court was for additional training for both parties. Commissioner Sumja felt the problem is with the instructions given to the census workers. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Sumja moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved, to review and evaluate the status of the Police Chief's goals, 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 Hawaii County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Commissioner Ono seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:06 a.m. Open session reconvened at 11:58 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Complaint HPC 10 -14: Complainant made a complaint with the police department in 2006. She questioned the suspension of the case and requests that it be routed to the prosecutor. The commission accepted the complaint and requested information from Chief Kubojiri. Commissioner Sumja moved to defer to the next meeting. Commissioner Victorine seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 10 -22: Complainant was arrested for a TRO violation. She alleged misconduct throughout the entire process. Commissioner Sumja moved to defer to the next meeting in order to give the complainant another opportunity to attend the meeting. Commissioner Victorine seconded, and it carried unanimously. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS — None.