2017-02-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes February 17, 2017 Page 3 Ways and Means Committees expressing the commission's position against the bills. Commissioner Carlson asked that she get input from the Administration first and then opine on legal issues and how it would affect the commission. Ms. Ho stated that she will confer with the Mayor. The usual procedure is for Corp Counsel to review or draft correspondence, but it comes from the commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Gomes 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, 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). Commissioner Schutte seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:12 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 12:45 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Correspondence No. 17-02: Request for legal counsel for former Officer Jody Buddemeyer. Commissioner Schutte motioned to continue this matter to the next meeting. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously. Consideration and Investigation of Complaints ✓ HPC 16-49: Complainant alleged that an unidentified officer drove in excess of 70 mph. He also complained about how another officer responded to him when he complained about this. Commissioner Schutte motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Gomes seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 16-50: Complainant alleged that there were discrepancies in his police reports. The complaint was received more than two years from the date of the incident. Commissioner Schutte motioned to decline investigation of the complaint due to the 90 -day rule. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 16-51: Complainant alleged that two officers drove in excess of 70 mph. Commissioner Schutte motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Buckman seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 17-01A & B: Complainant alleged that six unidentified officers used excessive force during his arrest. Commissioner Schutte motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously.