2017-10-20 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Minutes October 20, 2017 Page 3 • Other Departmental Activities: Chief Ferreira reported that he spoke to Ms. Stapleton about her concerns. He will respond to her letter and copy the commission. They will be celebrating the Ka'u Police Station's 20th anniversary on Saturday, October 21. Lt. John Briski, Clerk Marilou Carvalho, Systems Analyst Matthew laukea, and Officer Paul Mangus were nominated to represent the Police Department at the annual Employee Recognition Program on November 6. The 85th recruit class recognition ceremony will be held on November 15. Deputy Corporation Counsel Hall stated that she will step away from the discussion during the commission's investigation of Complaint HPC 17-24 because it involves her relative. 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, review the Police Chief's Program of Work which relates to his evaluation, 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 10:00 a.m. Ms. Hall exited her seat. Consideration and Investigation of Complaints (All complainants requested to be heard in open session.) ✓ HPC 17-24: Complainant Timothy Williams alleged that Officer Darryl Castillo harassed him. He also accused a State Sheriff. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS came before the commission and swore to tell the truth. He spoke at length of his background, being Hawaiian, his dad is from Hawaii, buying a house in Hawaii. He showed news clippings of himself when he was 16 years old and spoke at length of those times. He is a motivational speaker. The situation was that a man got shot in the head. He has been a pastor for over 20 years. He has a great legacy. When he was at the hospital, he saw an officer looking at him like crazy. He asked the officer if he knew him. He said he did. This officer posted his picture on Facebook. He has since received threats. The Chief of Police would not meet with him.