2012-07-20 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes July 20, 2012 Page 5 the commission's office. They made suggestions for fixes, including a video camera system and a cordless phone. They will evaluate the recommendations. Chair Ono stated that they are concerned about the isolation of the commission's office. There is no security officer in the building. They are looking at what can be done now to improve the situation. Recess was called at 10:20 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:36 a.m. Detective Alan Kimura from the Office of Professional Standards (OPS) introduced himself. He has been with the office for three years. He stated that Captain Kawamoto was ill, so he and Detective Brian Prudencio would be sitting in for the Captain. Detective Prudencio stated that he started in OPS on June 1. He was in Vice for 8 years. He worked in the Ice Task Force in Kona, but wanted to go back to Hilo, so he took a position investigating sex crimes in Hilo. He was then selected to work in OPS. Corporation Counsel Ashida told the commission that he has worked with both officers for many years, and Chief Kubojiri did a good job in selecting them for the position. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Schutte moved to meet in executive to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai'i 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 Hawai'i County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Commissioner Victorine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:40 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 1:55 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Correspondence 2012 -04: Request for representation by Corporation Counsel for Police Officer Richard Itliong in Civil No. CV 1:10- 00749- DAE /KSC. Commissioner Victorine moved to concur with Corporation Counsel's advice to provide legal counsel. Vice Chair Ignacio seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaints ✓ HPC 12 -19: Complainant alleged that an officer submitted a dishonest and defective accident report, and that the officer's behavior was unbecoming of a police officer. Commissioner Victorine moved to refer the complaint to the Chief for an investigation by the Office of Professional Standards. Vice Chair Ignacio seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 12 -21: Complainant was assaulted. She alleged lack of contact and follow -up by the investigating officer. Commissioner Schutte moved to refer the complaint to the Chief for an investigation by the Office of Professional Standards and to send a letter to the Chief about the commission's concerns regarding phone calls and