2012-08-24 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 24, 2012 Page 5 CALEA board. All the issues found during their assessment will have to be addressed at the conference in November. Regarding promotions, Chief Kubojiri stated that the process is designed so that the Chief's Office does not see the names of those up for promotion until after the assessment is done. Even prior to that, before they get the certified list from the Department of Human Resources, he has to identify the number of positions he will fill. The first position draws five names. Every subsequent position draws two additional names for this certified list. The certified list is given directly to the Assistant Chief of Administration. Everything is kept away from the Chief's Office to minimize allegations of impropriety. • Commendations of sworn and civilian employees. Chief Kubojiri reported receiving 15 commendations involving 34 personnel since the last meeting. When they get commendations, they respond to the person, the officer gets a copy, and it is placed in the officer's personnel file. • Other departmental activities including those related to administration and operations. — No further discussion. Recess was called at 9:52 p.m. The meeting reconvened 10:07 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Victorine moved 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 Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:08 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:44 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Correspondence 2012 -06: Request for representation by Corporation Counsel for Police Officers James Waiamau and Matthew Bartz in Civil No. 12 -1 -0403. Commissioner Mende moved to provide legal representation by Corporation Counsel for both officers. Commissioner Victorine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaints ✓ HPC 12 -10: Complainant alleged that an officer used excessive force during his arrest. Commissioner Victorine moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.