HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-25 Police Commission Agenda
Rick Robinson, Chair
C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
John Bertsch, Vice Chair
Mayor
Wendy Botelho, Member
Arthur Buckman, Member
Lloyd Enriquez, Member
Eileen Lacerte, Member
Jacob Tavares, Member
Greg Yamada, Member
Police Commission
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9•Hilo,Hawai‘i 96720
Phone: (808) 932-2950 •Fax: (808) 932-2949
AGENDA
DATE:FRIDAY,JULY 18,2025
TIME:9:00A.M.
PLACE:
74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HIGHWAY, KAILUA-KONA, HI
CALL TO ORDERAND ROLLCALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Testimony must be related to an item on the agenda. Statements from the public will be
taken nowor when the respective agenda item is called.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Including, but not limited to:
Crime Report
Traffic Report
Personnel Report
Finance
New Software
Missing Persons Update
Commendations
Other Department Activities
NEWBUSINESS
Correspondence No. 25-14:Concern regarding oversized truck tires and
enforcement.Discussion on public concern regarding the enforcement of laws related
to trucks with tires extending beyond the fenders. The letter emphasizes the potential
danger to public safety, urging stricter enforcement.
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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Police Department Policies Regarding Conflicts:Discussion with the Chief to gain a
clearer understanding of current policies and procedures related to potential conflicts of
interest, particularly in situations involving family members.
Appointment of Temporary Chief of Police:TheCommission will discuss the
selection and appointment of a temporary Chief ofPolice.
Selection and Appointment of Permanent Chief of Police:TheCommission will
discuss the process of selecting and appointing a permanent Chief of Police.
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
-20 (b).
CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS(EXECUTIVE SESSION–
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
HPC 25-23:The complainant alleges officers have not responded to her repeated calls,
no follow-up was conducted,and expresses dissatisfaction with how her case was
investigated.
HPC 25-28A, 25-28B, and 25-28C: Complainant allegesthe unlawful removal of
children and unauthorized entry into a residence. Additional allegations include
retaliation and misuse of departmental access.
HPC 25-29A and 25-29B: Complainant alleges that officers mishandled a child
protective custody investigation and permitted the unauthorized removal of property.
HPC 25-30A and 25-30B:Complainant alleges the unlawful removal of children from
her custody, unauthorized entry into her residence, and failure by officers to prevent
unauthorized removal of property.
Review request to reconsider the commission’s decision to decline investigation of a
complaint due to insufficient evidence to prove the complaint’s allegation.
Review of complaints in the non-acceptance category.
STATUS REPORT OF REFERRED AND EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS(EXECUTIVE
SESSION –CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
Hawaii Police Commission
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ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION)
Investigation of complaints
HPC 25-23
HPC 25-28A, 25-28B, and 25-28C
HPC 25-29A and 25-29B
HPC 25-30A and 25-30B
Request for reconsideration
Complaints in the non-acceptance category
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thenextregularmeeting isscheduled forFriday,August 22, 2025,at 9:00 a.m.at the
County Building, Council Chambers, Suite 1401, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo,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
t written testimony by 12:00 noon, two
business days before the meeting.
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
aspossible, 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.