2014-04-11 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawai‘i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 11, 2014 Page 3 are submitting a request for another IT position. They started with two IT people and still have only two people. They are looking at redoing their current RMS cads. In a large part, their computers are 10 years old. Commissioner Bertsch said he foresees a cybercrime division. Chief Kubojiri said the JAS detectives look at child pornography, and the FBI assists with cyber crimes. The RFP for the county radio system upgrade went out. They are purchasing new computers. Chair Bertsch said they have been receiving reports of more violent crime utilizing weapons. Chief Kubojiri said shooting and stabbing incidents have been spiking nationally. They have had requests for active shooter presentations. They want to go around the island to do presentations. Chief Kubojiri said they have been getting a lot of letters wanting to have concealed weapons. As long as the court has not made a decision, they will deny it. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Update on State of Hawai‘i Police Commissioner’s Conference April 24-25, 2014: Vice Chair Schutte reminded the commissioners to inform Ms. Pelayo if they will not be at a function. Chair Bertsch said they will have about 45 attendees from across the state. Jim Halstead from Taser International will do a presentation. He thanked the police department for their help. Recess was called at 9:51 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:12 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Victorine motioned to meet in executive session to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities; to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai‘i Police Department; and to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a) (2) (4) (6) and the Hawai‘i County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Vice Chair Schutte seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:18 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 12:40 p.m. ACTION BY THE COMMISSION ON COMPLAINTS HPC 13-45: Complainant alleged that officers did not want to assist her in making a harassment complaint, and that they were unprofessional and did not serve and protect. Vice Chair Schutte moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complaint’s allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Gomes seconded, and it carried unanimously. HPC 13-49: Complainant alleged that an officer lacked courtesy and professionalism and used unnecessary force. Vice Chair Schutte moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complaint’s allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Morioka seconded, and it carried unanimously.