HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-19 Police Commission Agenda V or. Rick Robinson,Chair
Mitchell D.Roth John Bertsch,Vice Chair
Mayor Travis ing,Member
Eileen Lacerte,Member
Rod Quartararo,Member
Anthony Sur,Member
Jacob Tavares,Member
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, APRIL 19, 2024
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
• October 20, 2023, regular and executive sessions
• March 8, 2024, regular and executive sessions
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Including, but not limited to:
• Crime Report
• Traffic Report
• Personnel Report
• Finance Report
• Commendations
• Other Department Activities
NEW BUSINESS
• Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz requests the Police Commission confirm Reed
Mahuna's appointment as Deputy Police Chief per the County Charter.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Review and discuss the Police Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure with a
focus pertaining to internal and external complaints.
Hawai`i County bs an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawaii Police Commission
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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).
REQUEST FOR REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATION COUNSEL
• Correspondence No. 24-04: Patrick G. Enos Sr., et al v. County of Hawaii, D.
Zimmerman, J. Masutani, M. Arnold, P. Paglinawan, J. Dodo, L. Pacheco, J. Correa in
Civil No. 3CCV-23-0000449
• Correspondence No. 24-12: Sandra J. Roberts v. H. Reyes, J. Talich, B. Souki, S.
Amaral, et al., in Civil No. 3CCV-24-0000109
CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (Briefly summarized)
• HPC 24-01: Complainant alleges officers failed to conduct tests on a potentially
intoxicated driver responsible for a traffic accident.
• HPC 24-02: Complainant alleges an officer used excessive force when intervening in a
confrontation.
• HPC 24-09: Complainant alleges violation of restraining order was not reported and the
officer was hostile upon requesting a follow-up.
• HPC 24-10: Complainant alleges officer failed to document their report of stalking and
assault, and despite requesting a follow-up, received no response.
• Review of complaints in the non-acceptance category
STATUS REPORT OF REFERRED AND EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION)
• Request for Representation by Corporation Counsel
➢ Correspondence No. 24-04
➢ Correspondence No. 24-12
• Investigation of complaints
➢ HPC 24-01
➢ HPC 24-02
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➢ HPC 24-09
➢ HPC 24-10
➢ Complaints in the non-acceptance category
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the
West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A Council Chambers, Ane Keohokalole Highway,
Kailua-Kona, HI.
ADJOURNMENT
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.