HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-16 Police Commission AgendaMEETING NOTICE
HAWAII COUNTY POLICE COMMISSION
DATE: Friday, February 16, 2001
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Hawaii County Council Room
25 Aupuni St., Hilo
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 18, 22, and 28, 2000, regular and executive sessions.
PERSONNEL ORDERS
2001 -009 to 2001 -020
COMMUNICATIONS
Minutes of the Honolulu Police Commission, October 18, 2000.
Corresp. 030, dated February 1, 2001, the Honolulu Police Commission's member roster.
Corresp. 031, dated January 25, 2001, to Tom Russi and Christine Paul, follow -up to their
request for written responses from the commission.
Corresp. 032, dated January 26, 2001, to Tom Russi and Christine Paul, follow -up to their
concern regarding public statements on the commission's next investigative contract and their
request for verbatim transcript of minutes.
Corresp. 033, dated February 5, 2001, from Tom Russi and Christine Paul, asking for
correction to date of Correspondence 015; request for copy of minutes of November 17, 2000,
9:00 a.m. to included comments by all commissioners; and his request for the commission to
provide him a letter stating that the commission voted in favor of holding public hearings
before renewing Wood & Tait's contract.
Corresp. 034, dated January 31, 2001, from Heidi White, regarding a seatbelt citation that she
felt was harassment.
Corresp. 035, dated February 7, 2001, from Debra Lebo, requesting a reconsideration of her
complaint HPC 00 -69.
Police Commission Meeting
February 16, 2001
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget and Finance: Manago
Office Management and Staffing: Okabe and Muller
Rules and Policies: Hara
Contractual Services: Mills
Public Relations: Okabe and Moe
CHIEF'S REPORT
Crime
Traffic
Personnel
Finance
Commendations
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
Corresp. 033, from Tom Russi and Christine Paul, asking for correction to date of
Correspondence 015; request for copy of minutes of November 17, 2000, 9:00 a.m. to
included comments by all commissioners; and that the commission to provide him a letter
stating that the commission voted in favor of holding public hearings before renewing Wood &
Tait's contract.
Complaint HPC 00 -75, complainant alleged that an officer yelled and used profanity in the
presence of her boys following a minor car accident in a grocery store parking lot.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To consider charges brought against officers of the Hawaii County Police Department where
matters affecting privacy will be considered and a closed meeting is requested by individuals
involved and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the
commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities.
Corresp. 110, dated December 27, 2000, from former Police Officer Joseph T.
Garguile requesting legal counsel in Civil No. 00 -1 -0360. (Request was deferred at
last meeting pending receipt of police reports.)
Corresp. 035, dated February 7, 2001. Complainant in HPC 00 -69 requests a
reconsideration of the commission's decision not to investigate her complaint because there
was no misconduct on the part of the accused officers.
Consideration of complaints against Hawaii County Police Officers
HPC 00 -68A & 68B: Complainants filed a harassment complaint and alleged that the officer
on the case did not follow -up through on a timely manner. (Deferred at last meeting.)
Police Commission Meeting
February 16, 2001
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HPC 00 -71A and 7113: Complainants alleged that an officer told untruths and misleading
statements when he issued them a citation and displayed partiality and discrimination by not
citing another vehicle with a similar violation. (Deferred at last meeting.)
HPC 00 -77: Complainant was arrested for DUI. He alleged that while being handcuffed, he
told the officer that he was crippled and could not place his arms behind his back. His
arms were placed behind his back causing pain. He also alleged that while at the station,
the officer pushed him down on a bench.
HPC 01 -02: Complainant was cited for littering. He alleged that the officer used harsh and
violent language and pushed him.
HPC 01 -03: Complainant was cited for skateboard violation. He alleged that the officer
threatened him with pepper spray and took away his skateboard.
HPC 01 -04: Complaint called the police because of a family dispute. She alleged that an
officer handled himself in an unprofessional manner with regards to his attitude, behavior,
and performance when speaking to them.
Deliberation of Investigated Complaint HPC 00 -46. Complainant filed a harassment
complaint. She alleged that the responding officer failed to perform his duty, failed to obey
the laws, and was not impartial.
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., March 16, at the Waimea
Community Center, 65 -1260 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela (next to ball park).
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: If you require an accommodation or auxiliary aid and /or services to participate in this
meeting (i.e., sign language interpreter, large print, etc.) please call 961 -8412.