2013-04-19 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission ‘ Regular Session Minutes April 19, 2013 Page 5 HPC 13-11A and 11B: Complainant alleged that two police officers trespassed onto his private property and used a conducted electrical weapon (Taser) on him. Commissioner Schutte moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s allegations. Commissioner Morioka seconded the motion. A “nay” vote was called by Commissioner Bertsch, and the motion died without a quorum vote. Commissioner Bertsch moved to refer the complaint to the Chief for an investigation by the Office of Professional Standards. Vice Chair Ignacio seconded the motion. A “nay” vote was called by Commissioner Schutte, and the motion died without a quorum vote. Corporation Council Ashida stated that without another motion, this complaint would be placed on the next meeting’s agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Bertsch stated that he would like to go back into executive session to discuss Complaint HPC 13-11A and B further. Commissioner Bertsch 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 11:30 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:44 a.m. ACTION BY THE COMMISSION Investigation and Deliberation of Complaints HPC 13-11A and 13-11B: Chair Victorine moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s allegations. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. HPC 13-14: Complainant alleged that when she spoke to an officer about an accident, he gave her attitude. Commissioner Morioka moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s allegations. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (Vice Chair Ignacio exited the meeting.)