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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-21 Police Commission Agenda V or. �� Rick Robinson,Chair Mitchell D.Roth ;• ;+ �,..-"� �. John Bertsch,Vice Chair Mayor Arthur Buckman,Member Travis Ing,Member Eileen Lacerte,Member ";r Rod Quartararo,Member Sri"pF'r�'�h 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, JUNE 21, 2024 TIME: 9:00 A.M. PLACE: COUNTY BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 25 AUPUNI ST., HILO, HI 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 • May 17, 2024, 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 • Budget Presentation NEW BUSINESS • Correspondence No. 24-15: Communication from County Auditor, Tyler Benner regarding notification received by the Office of the County Auditor concerning alleged questionable field practices by the Hawaii Police Department. Rawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii Police Commission Meeting Agenda June 21, 2024 Page 2 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 Hawai'i County Charter Section 13-20 (b). CORRESPONDENCE • Correspondence No. 24-14: Letter from the District Court of the Third Circuit referencing case number 3DTA-24-00400 (State of Hawai'i v. Humberto M. Arguello) 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. (continued from 4/19/24) • HPC 24-11: Complainant alleges that the officer utilized her authority to obtain information and records, and posted content on social media, depicting their business in an unfavorable manner. • HPC 24-12: Complainant alleges excessive use of physical force during arrest. • HPC 24-15: Complainant alleges officer used harsh and violent language to her minor child. • Review of complaints in the non-acceptance category REQUEST FOR REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATION COUNSEL • Correspondence No. 24-16: Stan Mwarey, ET AL. v. N. Kanakaole-loane, ET AL. in Civil No. 3CCV-24-0000180 STATUS REPORT OF REFERRED AND EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS DISCUSSION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS BY DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL WORK ON THE ANNUAL EVALUATION OF POLICE CHIEF BENJAMIN MOSZKOWICZ ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION) • Investigation of complaints ➢ HPC 24-01 ➢ HPC 23-11 ➢ HPC 24-12 Hawaii Police Commission Meeting Agenda June 21, 2024 Page 3 ➢ HPC 24-15 ➢ Complaints in the non-acceptance category Request for Representation by Corporation Counsel ➢ Correspondence No. 24-16 ANNOUNCEMENTS A special meeting to discuss the Police Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure is scheduled for July 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Building, Council Chambers, Suite 1401, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, HI. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 19, 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.