2016-10-21 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 21, 2016 Page 3 record for 24-hour periods. They deploy them in areas of complaints, and it tells them whether or not they have a problem. AC Kealoha stated that they have certified drug recognition experts (DRE). Certification is statewide, and everyone is trained the same way. The Legislature has not yet established requirements for marijuana, whereas alcohol is .08. Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees: AC Kealoha reported having 9 commendations involving 55 personnel since the last commission meeting. • Other Departmental Activities (None reported.) EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public.) Commissioner Paiva motioned to meet in executive session to work on the annual evaluation of the police chief; 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 Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:14 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 12:37 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Consideration and Investigation of Complaints ✓ Complaint HPC 16-18: Complainant complained about how responding officers handled her complaint. Commissioner Buckman motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Hu seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ Complaint HPC 16-24: Complainant alleged that when an officer responded to a call to check on her welfare, it was a violation of her privacy and rights. She also complained that her apartment is a weapons -free zone, but the officer entered with his gun. Commissioner Hendricks motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ Complaint HPC 16-30: Complainant alleged that when he made a complaint, an officer had a conflict of interest because he was nice at first and then turned against him. Commissioner Hu motioned to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for customer service concerns. Commissioner Hendricks seconded, and it carried unanimously.