2018-12-21 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes December 21, 2018 Page 4 Deputy Corporation Counsel Hall told Mr. Acantilado that he should continue to call dispatch. Captain Shimabukuro stated that they want people to call dispatch because they want a recording of the call. In country districts, people like calling the station directly. ACTION ON COMPLAINTS AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Correspondence 18-07: Request for representation for Officer Derek Kenison and Police Chief Paul Ferreira in Civil No. 18-00360. Commissioner Carlson stated that he agrees with Deputy Corporation Hall's recommendation and motioned that the officers be afforded legal representation. Commissioner Paiva seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Correspondence 18-08: Request for representation for Detective Jeremy Lewis and Officers Marco Segobia, Edward Lewis, and Kyle Hirayama in Civil No. 18-00268. Commissioner Carlson stated that he agrees with the recommendation of Deputy Corporation Counsel Hall and motioned that the officers be afforded legal representation. Commissioner Paiva seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 18-31: Complainant alleged that he was arrested and placed in prison with sentenced people, not the county jail for pretrial. Commissioner Hu motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 18-32: Complainant called the police station because he wanted help in patrolling his street. He alleged that an officer told him that he couldn't talk to him, and told him to call dispatch. He also alleged that a dispatcher was unprofessional. Commissioner Paiva motioned to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for further investigation. Vice Chair De Luz seconded, and it carried unanimously. • HPC 18-33: Complainant was assaulted at her work place. She alleged that she and her husband left many messages for the officer for follow-ups, and that he failed to provide her with due diligence. Commissioner Hu motioned to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for customer service and procedural concerns. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and it carried unanimously. • HPC 18-34: Complainant stated that following a fight with someone, a responding officer threw him to the ground, and his face hit the ground. He dislocated his shoulder when he was handcuffed. Commissioner Paiva motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. Commissioner Obra seconded, and it carried unanimously.