2012-06-15 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawai‘i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes June 15, 2012 Page 4 Commendations of sworn and civilian employees: Deputy Chief Ferreira reported having 27 commendations since the last meeting. Other departmental activities including those related to administration and operations: Chief Kubojiri had nothing additional to report. In response to an inquiry of how activities such as parades, etc., have affected the department, Chief Kubojiri stated that they have not had much impact. The WaikiÒi festival is this weekend. The have had to hire special duty officers and increase regular on-duty personnel. The concert is advertised as Ðno alcoholÑ but from experience, it is not always so, and they are being prepared. They want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time. Hopefully, people will comply with the rules of the concert. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Schutte moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the HawaiÒi 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 HawaiÒi County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Commissioner Victorine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 9:35 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 12: 37 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Complaint HPC 11-39: Complainant alleged that an officer arrested him for false reporting. He also alleged illegal activities around the island. Commissioner Horner moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainantÓs allegation of misconduct. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 12-11: Complainant alleged that he called the police for assistance in locating his wife, and an officer spoke of his wife in a nega Commissioner PeÒa-Ferrari moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainantÓs allegation of misconduct. The motion died without a second. Commissioner Victorine moved to refer the complainant to the Police Chief for customer service concerns as summarized in the complaint. Commissioner Horner seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 12-12: ComplainantÓs vehicle was stolen. She alleged lack of follow-up by officers. Vice Chair Ignacio moved to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for an investigation by the Office of Professional Standards. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.