2016-06-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes June 17, 2016 Page 3 Finance Report: Assistant Chief Kanehailua reported that expenditures are under budget. The Mayor signed off on the new fiscal year budget. They are transitioning to a Glock 9 mm which is in the budget and will show a savings. The purchase will include holsters and a buy-back program. Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees: Chief Kubojiri reported having 38 commendations since the last commission meeting. Other Departmental Activities: Chief Kubojiri told the commission that they are representatives of the community who hear complaints and what the police department can improve on, but he doesn't know what the issues are. They have had community meetings in every district, but what they think is important might not be to the community there. He asked for the commission's help in understanding their community and building better relationships. They want to know about problems in the community and how they can rectify the problems and keep the community safe. He asked that they work together beyond hearing complaints. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public.) Commissioner Gomes 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 Section13-20 (b). Vice Chair Morioka seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:05 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 2:50 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Consideration and Investigation of Complaints ✓ HPC 16-10: Complainant alleged that a dispatcher purposely failed to dispatch officers to his family home. Commissioner Hendricks motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Vice Chair Morioka seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 16-12A, B, C: Complainants complained about how officers handled their traffic stop when someone reported that someone was waving a firearm in a vehicle. Vice Chair Morioka motioned to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for further investigation and to address concerns discussed in executive session. Commissioner Hendricks seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 16-13: Complainant alleged that officers did not intervene in a government land auction when she made allegations of a crime. The complaint was received after the 90 -day filing deadline. Commissioner Hendricks motioned to decline