2026-05-15 Police Commission Regular Minutes (draft)

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes May 15, 2026 Page 6 for discussion. Commissioner Lacerte related that she does not think there are any original members. Acting Chair Botelho asked if a new committee should be formed, to which Commissioner Lacerte agreed. DCC Jarrett related that the Commissioners have the following options: review the proposed rule amendments and defer discussion, pass the proposed rule amendments for adoption, or form another group to review the recommendations and come back with another report. Forming another group, however, needs to be an agendized item. Commissioner Lacerte moved to agendize the formation of a new PIG to review the proposal and come back with a report. Commissioner Salavea seconded the motion, with no discussion, and the motion carried unanimously. Recess was called at 10:16 a.m., and the meeting reconvened at 10.33 a.m. DCC Jarrett gave a quick procedural note that the Commission is considering going into executive session. The complainants for HPC 26-13(a) and 26-13(b) are not here and will be given an opportunity to present before the Commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Salavea motioned to meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the police department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved and may consult with the board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92- 5(a)(2), 92-5(a)(4) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fischer, with no discussion, and the motion carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10.33 a.m. Motion to reconvene open session was made by Commissioner Salavea. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lacerte, with no discussion, and the motion carried unanimously. The regular session reconvened at 12.55 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Investigation of complaints: • HPC 26-13(a): Complainant alleges the officer was aggressive and disrespectful. Commissioner Lacerte motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's misconduct allegations. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Salavea, with no discussion, and the motion carried unanimously. • HPC 26-13(b): Complainant alleges the officer was aggressive and disrespectful. Commissioner Lacerte motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's misconduct allegations. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Salavea, with no discussion, and the motion carried unanimously. • Correspondence No. 26-05, Request for reconsideration: DCC Jarrett stated that any discussion will need to be done in executive session again. This is a non-action