2016-12-16 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes December 16, 2016 Page 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Hendricks motioned to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii Police Department, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, to review the evaluation of an employee, and may 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 Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Executive session convened at 9:36 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 12:42 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Investigation of Complaints ✓HPC 16-34: Complainant complained of an officer's speeding during his transport. Commissioner Paiva motioned to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for further investigation. Commissioner Hendricks seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 16-38: Complainant requested a reconsideration of the commission's decision that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegations of misconduct. No motion was made to reconsider the complaint. ✓ HPC 16-39: Complainant alleged that an officer wrote the wrong information on the police report, and that the other driver should have gotten another citation. Commissioner Paiva motioned to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for customer service and procedural concerns as noted in the complaint. Commissioner Gomes seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓HPC 16-41: Complainant alleged that officers used excessive force during his arrest. Vice Chair Morioka motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegations of misconduct and that the officers' actions were lawful and proper. Commissioner Buckman seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 16-42: Complainant alleged that officers broke her screen door and took her children away from her. Commissioner Hendricks motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Paiva seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 16-43: Complainant alleged that an officer was involved in the seizure of his wife's vehicle, and he wants it returned. Commissioner De Luz motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegations of misconduct. Vice Chair Morioka seconded, and it carried unanimously. It was noted that the vehicle was returned to the complainant.