2017-03-17 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes March 17, 2017 Page 3 Commissioner Schutte stated that his 5 -year term as commissioner has ended, and this is his last meeting. He thanked the Chief and the department for everything they do. Chief Ferreira thanked Commissioner Schutte for his volunteerism. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • House Bill 682 and Senate Bill 520 amends the composition of police commissions: Chair Morioka reported that both bills are dead. Commissioner Carlson suggested sending letters to Big Island representatives for future prep. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Schutte 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). Vice Chair Hendricks seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 9:40 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 10:42 a.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Correspondence No. 17-02: Request for legal counsel for former Officer Jody Buddemeyer in Cr. No. 16-1-331 K. Commissioner Schutte motioned to approve legal counsel. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously Correspondence No. 17-03: Request for legal counsel for Officer Darren Cho in Civil No. 16-00684. Commissioner Schutte motioned to approve legal counsel. Vice Chair Hendricks seconded, and it carried unanimously. Consideration and Investigation of Complaints ✓ HPC 17-02: Complainant complained that officers called a tow truck to move his vehicle from blocking the roadway. Commissioner Schutte motioned to refer the complaint to the Chief for further investigation. Commissioner Hu seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 17-04: Complainant alleged that two officers accused him and his son of trespassing, robbing, and having stolen license plates on his truck. Commissioner Schutte motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Hu seconded, and it carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Chair Morioka announced that the Police Commission's next monthly meeting will be on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Aupuni St., Hilo, Hawaii.