2017-08-11 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 11, 2017 Page 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Carlson 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 De Luz seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:29 p.m. Regular session reconvened at 12:07 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS (OPEN SESSION) • Consideration and Investigation of Complaints ✓ HPC 17-18: Complainant alleged that voices telepathically told him of an officer. He also alleged that while he slept, an officer used other officers to harass him and make him move. Commissioner De Luz motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct, and that action by police personnel was lawful and proper. ✓ HPC 17-20: Complainant alleged that during his arrest for DUI, officers assaulted him. Commissioner De Luz motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Buckman seconded, and it carried unanimously. ✓ HPC 17-21: Complainant alleged that an officer used force on her when they responded to her phone call threatening suicide. Commissioner De Luz motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct, and that actions of police personnel were lawful and proper. ✓ HPC 17-22: Complainant alleged that during her traffic stop for speeding, the officer was aggressive and threatening. Commissioner De Luz motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations of misconduct, and that the officer's actions were lawful and proper. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Vice Chair Hendricks announced that the Police Commission's next monthly meeting will be on Friday, September 15, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building G Conference Room, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. • Collection of files and documents. (Done.)