2017-12-15 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes December 15, 2017 Page 4 Consideration and Investigation of Complaints ✓ HPC 17-25: Complainant alleged that the officer who initiated a traffic stop is responsible for the tow company no longer having possession of his truck. ROBERT WARREN came before the commission and requested to be heard in open session. He swore to tell the truth. He stated that his case was dismissed. When he was pulled over, it was a grand jury case. Officer Wright took him into the station. One hour later the officer told him he could smell alcohol. They had his truck towed under Alia's law. He complained about being in HCCC. Commissioner Carlson asked for clarity, that the complaint is that the officer is responsible for his truck being towed. Mr. Warren stated, "Yes," and that he wants compensation. (Warren exited.) EXECUTIVE SESSION Vice Chair Hendricks 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 Pasco seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 11:25 a.m. Open session reconvened at 11:40 a.m. Consideration and Investigation of Complaints ✓ HPC 17-29: Complaint was received 144 days from the date of the incident which is beyond the commission's 90 -day filing deadline. The commission will only decide to accept or not accept for investigation. STANLEY AOKI came before the commission in open session. He swore to tell the truth. Chair Morioka told Mr. Aoki that they will only consider his reason for filing after the 90 - day deadline. Mr. Aoki stated that he waited because of his safety. He spoke to a lawyer friend who told him not to contest it. He took a long time to fill out the form at the police cell block. Then, he went to the Aupuni Center, but it was closed. There was no sign about hours of operations. He waited a few months, and then filed the complaint with the commission. He was afraid for his life. (Aoki exited). 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). Vice Chair Hendricks seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 11:55 a.m.