2012-09-14 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 14, 2012 Page 6 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Victorine moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai'i Police Department, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, to conduct a mid -year evaluation of the Police Chief, 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 10:31 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 12:12 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • HPC 12 -13: Complainant's wallet was stolen. She alleged that an officer let the suspect go, and there was lack of response from the officer. Commissioner Schutte moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegation of misconduct. Commissioner Horner seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. HPC 12 -14: Complainant alleged that an officer took her to the hospital against her will. Commissioner Horner moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegation of misconduct. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. HPC 12 -24A and 12 -24113: Complainant alleged that an unidentified officer mistreated him while he was at the police station. Commissioner Schutte moved to refer the complaint to the Chief for an investigation by the Office of Professional Standards. Commissioner Victorine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • HPC 12 -25: Complainant complained about the manner in which two police vehicles were driven. Commissioner Victorine moved to refer the complaint to the Chief for an investigation by the Office of Professional Standards. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • HPC 12 -27: Complainant alleged that an officer's report was full of lies and slander. Commissioner Schutte moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegation of misconduct. Commissioner Kualii seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • HPC 12 -28: Complainant alleged that about twelve years ago, an officer arrested him in error. He also alleged that about twelve years ago another officer did not honor his sovereign rights. Commissioner Victorine moved to decline further investigation of the complaint due to the 90 -day rule. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.