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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-20 Police Commission Agenda Rick Robinson,Chair Mitchell D.Roth • ' ;r Denby Toci,Vice Chair Mayor John Bertsch,Member Travis Ing,Member Pudding Lassiter,Member Rod "+rtrt.pR"w `N��t Anthony Sur,rMmbeber COUNTY OF HAWAI`I Police Commission 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808)932-2950 Fax: (808)932-2949 AGENDA DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 TIME: 9:00 A.M. PLACE: COUNTY BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 25 AUPUNI ST., HILO, HAWAII CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Testimony must be related to an item on the agenda. Statements from the public will be taken now or when the respective agenda item is called. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • September 22, 2023, regular and executive sessions POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Including, but not limited to: • Crime Report • Traffic Report • Personnel Report • Finance • Commendations • Other Department Activities NEW BUSINESS • Correspondence No. 23-10: Police Executive Research Forum's (PERF) study, "Responding to the Staffing Crisis: Innovations in Recruitment and Retention." • Correspondence No. 23-11: Letter from the Department of Human Resources regarding the review of the commission's secretary position. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii Police Commission Meeting Agenda October 20, 2023 Page 2 • Discussion on the Rules Committee - Review of the Police Commission Rules, with a focus pertaining to internal and external complaints. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) The commission will meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the police department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved; to consider sensitive matters related to public safety, and may consult with the board's attorney 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). CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (Briefly summarized) • HPC 23-32: Complainant alleges the officer did not file her violation of TRO report against her neighbor. • HPC 23-34: Complainant alleges the officer used harsh and profane language and the rank on duty failed to call him regarding his concerns. • HPC 23-35: Complainant alleges she was wrongfully arrested after being involved in a traffic accident. REQUEST FOR REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATION COUNSEL • Correspondence No. 23-09: Nicholas Donald Burns, #A5003928 v. State of Hawaii, Sergeant M. Segobia; Officer C. McFadden, in Civil No. CV 23-00143 JMS-KJM STATUS REPORT OF REFERRED AND EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION) • Investigation of complaints ➢ HPC 23-32 ➢ HPC 23-34 ➢ HPC 23-35 • Request for Representation by Corporation Counsel ➢ Correspondence No. 23-09 ANNOUNCEMENTS The next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 17, 2023, at 9.00 a.m. at the in the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A Council Chambers, Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI. ADJOURNMENT Hawaii Police Commission Meeting Agenda October 20, 2023 Page 3 Submitting Written Testimony: Written testimony may be submitted via email at Charisse.Correa@hawaiicounty.gov, by mail, or in person to the Police Commission's office at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Written testimony must be received by 12.00 noon, two business days before the meeting to ensure timely delivery to the Commission. Oral Testimony: Testimony must be related to an item on the agenda. The Commission will hear public testimony at the beginning of the meeting or when the respective agenda item is called or as allowed at the sole discretion of the Chair. Testifiers will be limited to five (5) minutes, please plan accordingly. Special Assistance: If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the commission's secretary by phone at (808) 932-2950 or by email at Charisse.Correa@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible, preferably three days before the meeting date. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.