2018-12-21 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes December 21, 2018 Page 3 meet with him and visit the stations. At the request of Commissioner Paiva, Chief said he will work on getting their reports to the commission sooner. NEW BUSINESS Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2019: Commissioner Paiva nominated Wayne De Luz as Chair. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Carlson nominated Paul Paiva as Vice Chair. Commissioner Hu seconded. Discussion: Commissioner Paiva declined. The nomination was withdrawn. Commissioner Hu nominated Carl Carlson as Vice Chair. Commissioner Carlson declined. The nomination was withdrawn. Commissioner Paiva nominated Colleen Pasco as Vice Chair. Vice Chair De Luz seconded, and it carried unanimously. CHAIR'S REPORT ON OTHER COMMISSION ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS Chair Hendricks stated that every day he has more respect for officers who stay on longer. He is pretty proud of the department. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Carlson motioned to meet in executive session to work on the evaluation of the police chief, to consider charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii Police Department where matters affecting privacy will be involved, 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 9:50 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:05 a.m. INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINT Complaint HPC 18-32: Complainant Russell Acantilado alleged that he called the police station and because he wanted help patrolling his street. He alleged that an officer told him he couldn't talk to him and told him to call dispatch. He also alleged that a dispatcher was unprofessional. Mr. Acantilado came before the commission and requested to be heard in open session. He swore to tell the truth. He stated that he has a TRO against this kid on behalf of his entire family. One day this kid was roaming around the neighborhood where he lives. He called the police station, and the officer said he couldn't talk to him. He was told that the officer was doing an arrest. When he called 911, the dispatcher asked him if he wanted to get arrested for giving a false statement. He is concerned that the police will not help him when he calls. He asked what he could do.