2013-04-19 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission ‘ Regular Session Minutes April 19, 2013 Page 4 Vice Chair Ignacio stated that she recently found out that Driver’s License is no longer under the Police Department, although the office is still located in the police station. She recently renewed her driver’s license, and she was in line for two hours and fifteen minutes. Chief Kubojiri stated that the Mayor has been trying for awhile and looking into going online to do government business instead of standing in line. Chair Victorine stated that the problems that Vice Chair Ignacio brought up are not within the Police Department’s jurisdiction. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Schutte 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, 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). Vice Chair Ignacio seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 9:30 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:25 a.m. ACTION BY THE COMMISSION Request for reconsideration of Complaint HPC 12-49. Complainant alleged that the officers’ attempt to locate him during an investigation was harassment. He requested a reconsideration so that he could make a presentation to the commission. The complainant did not attend the meeting. There was no motion to reconsider the complaint. The commission’s previous decision that there was insufficient evidence of misconduct stands. Investigation and Deliberation of Complaints HPC 12-47: Complainant alleged that when officers executed a writ of possession and ejection, they caused her bodily injury and emotional distress. She also complained about her treatment following her arrest. Vice Chair Ignacio moved to continue the complaint to the next meeting. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. HPC 13-09: Complainant’s son was involved in a traffic accident. She alleged that the officer should not have considered it a minor traffic collision and wants it changed. She also alleged that she and her son were not allowed to press charges, and that the other party was only given traffic tickets. Vice Chair Ignacio moved that there was sufficient evidence of misconduct. Commissioner Bertsch seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Bertsch stated that the misconduct is regarding Standard of Conduct and Performance of Duty.