HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-24-25 Police Commission Agenda Rick Robinson,Chair
C.Kimo Alameda,Ph.D. �d�• .. �
� . John Bertsch,Vice Chair
Mayor Arthur Buckman,Member
Eileen Lacerte,Member
Rod Quartararo,Member
Anthony Sur,Member
OF, w 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, JANUARY 24, 2025
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: WEST HAWAI`I CIVIC CENTER, BUILDING A, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HIGHWAY, KAILUA-KONA, 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
• December 20, 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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Hawaii County Police Commission for 2025 per
Rule 3(a)(2).
Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawaii Police Commission
Meeting Agenda
January 24, 2025
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
For the following agenda items, 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 (EXECUTIVE SESSION —
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
• HPC 24-42: Complainant alleges violation of the collective bargaining agreement and
prohibited practices.
• HPC 24-41: Complainant alleges officers acted unprofessionally and aggressively
during a traffic stop.
• HPC 24-45: Complainant alleges excessive use of force and inappropriate behavior.
• Complaint in the non-acceptance category
STATUS REPORT OF REFERRED AND EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS (EXECUTIVE
SESSION — CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION)
• Investigation of complaints
➢ HPC 24-42
➢ HPC 24-41
➢ HPC 24-45
➢ Complaint in the non-acceptance category
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 21, 2025, at 9.00 a.m. at the
County Building, Council Chambers, Suite 1401, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, HI.
ADJOURNMENT
Hawaii Police Commission
Meeting Agenda
January 24, 2025
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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: The in-person meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. 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.