2016-01-22 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes January 22, 2016 Page 3 agreement. A majority of police administrators and police officers support the body worn camera, but the labor unions oppose it. Issues are still ongoing. Recess was called at 10:37 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:55 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public.) Commissioner Bertsch 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 Hawaii Police Department; to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety; and to work on the annual evaluation of the Police Chief pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a) (2) (4) (6) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Vice Chair Morioka seconded, and it carried unanimously. Regular session reconvened at 12:32 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Complaint HPC 15-43: Complainant alleged that during an eviction process, an officer deprived him of due process. He also complained about his treatment in the cellblock. Commissioner Bertsch motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complaint's allegation of misconduct. Commissioner Buckman seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 15-44: Complainant alleged that an officer called his employer to inform them of his speeding in a company vehicle. Commissioner Bertsch motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegation of misconduct. Commissioner Hendricks seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 15-50: Complainant alleged that during a traffic stop, an officer used profanity against them. Commissioner Bertsch motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegation of misconduct. Commissioner Gomes seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 15-51: Complainant complained about the manner in which an officer conducted a traffic stop. Commissioner Bertsch motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegation of misconduct. Commissioner Hilton seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 15-52: Complainant complained about the manner in which an officer handled a domestic situation that her daughter was involved it. Commissioner Bertsch motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Vice Chair Morioka seconded, and it carried unanimously.