2011-07-13 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Meeting Minutes July 13, 2011 Page 3 deal. He told Flickinger the commission pushed hard for training for the police department. Unfortunately, when they talked about it, a lot of them did not know there was a connection between Dr. Alameda and the Mayor. Deputy Chief Ferreira stated that, unfortunately, they did not look at who he was. They looked at who was the best trainer for the police department. They did it the way they normally do. Dr. Alameda was the best qualified. They did not do anything illegal. If they did do an RFP, that would have been out of the ordinary for them. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Continued discussion on current and new committees: Chair Mende stated that he had concerns relating to a possible committee on review of discipline which he would like to discuss in executive session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vice Chair Victorine moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii Police Department, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, 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 (a) (2) (4) (5) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Commissioner Pe`a-Ferrari seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 9:33 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:15 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Correspondence No. 2011-11, request for legal counsel for former Police Officer Robert Wolverton in Civil No. 07-1-0152K. Vice Chair Victorine moved to follow the advice of Corporation Counsel Ashida and provide legal counsel by Corporation Counsel. Commissioner Sumja seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 11-15: Complainant was arrested for DUI. He alleged that while being processed, the officer grabbed and threatened him. Commissioner Horner recused himself from discussion and voting because the complainant is his employee. Commissioner Sumja moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Vice Chair Victorine seconded, and it carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Chair Mende announced that the Police Commission's next monthly meeting will be on Friday, August 12, 2011, in the Waimea Civic Center Conference Room, 67-5189 Kamamalu St., Waimea.