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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 Page 2 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 Page 3 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.