2012-03-16 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes March 16, 2012 Page 5 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner 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) (6) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Commissioner Pe`a- Ferrari seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 9:45 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:48 a.m. STATEMENT FROM THE PUBLIC DWIGHT VICENTE came before the commission. He stated that he was representing the Hawaiian Kingdom. He stated that having a Police Commission under the Hawaii Revised Statutes is a violation of the U.S. Constitution, and to create a military police force is another violation. The U.S. courts do not have jurisdiction over the Kingdom. He gave notice to the commissioners that the Police Commission is unlawful under the U.S. Constitution. He further stated that they are imposing illegal gun control. The state cannot arm anybody. Chair Ono told Mr. Vicente that it was clear there were people who shared his opinion and people who did not share it. He respects people for their opinion and thanked Mr. Vicente for his opinion. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Marques moved to meet in executive session again 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) (6) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Commissioner Pe`a- Ferrari seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 12:02 p.m. Regular session reconvened at 12:16 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • HPC 11 -31: Complainant was involved in a traffic stop and then arrested. He alleged that an officer denied his request to make a phone call. Commissioner Pe`a - Ferrari moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Victorine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • HPC 11 -38: Complainant was involved in a traffic stop and then arrested. He alleged mistreatment during and following his arrest. Commissioner Victorine moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of