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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-18 Police Commission AgendaMEETING NOTICE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE COMMISSION DATE: Friday, May 18, 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 April 20, 2001, regular session and sessions January 19, February 16, and March 16, 2001, executive sessions PERSONNEL ORDERS Nos. 2001 -49 to 2001 -62 COMMUNICATIONS Maui Police Commission Minutes of April 10, 2001. Honolulu Police Commission minutes of February 21, 2001. Kauai Police Commission Minutes of February 16, 2001.. Corresp. 056 dated May 3, 2001, from the County Clerk, informing of the appointment of Daniel C. Kama and John M. Bertsch to the Police Commission. Corresp. 057 dated April 19, 2001, from Jack Russell, regarding the lack of experience and training of police officers. Corresp. 058 dated April 23, 2001, from Chief Correa regarding Police Week May 13 -19, 2001. Corresp. 059 dated April 26, 2001, from Morton Bassan regarding theft of his Ka'u Gold Orange crop. Corresp. 060 dated April 26, 2001, from Chief Correa regarding prioritized request for personnel in FY 2001 -2002 budget. Corresp. 061 dated April 30, 2001, from complainant in HPC 01 -05, presenting the commission with results of polygraph that he had personally requested as additional evidence in his complaint. Corresp. 062 dated May 2, 2001, from Thomas Russi and Christine Paul regarding discussions about Wood & Tait and a request that the commission review previous communications. Police Commission Meeting Page May 18, 2001 Corresp. 63 dated May 7, 2001, from Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida to Tom Russi dated May 7, 2001, regarding his complaint to the Mayor's Office asking that the Hawaii County seek a return of money from Wood and Tait. Corresp. 64 dated May 10, 2001, from Jo Ann Uchida, Complaints and Enforcement Officer, State of Hawaii, Regulated Industries Complaints Office regarding Thomas Russi and Christine Paul's complaint against Wood and Tait. They have closed the complaint with no further action taken as the allegations were not addressed in Chapter 463, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Corresp. 065 dated May 9, 2001, from Bill Gray County Purchasing, regarding Request for Proposal No. 1961: Furnishing Investigative Services for the Hawaii County Police Commission. Proposal and specifications are being presented for review and approval by the commission. Corresp. 066 dated May 8, 2001, from Michael Ben, County of Hawaii Salary Commission, invitation to the Salary Commission meeting on May 21, 2001. Corresp. 067 dated May 9, 2001, from complainant in HPC 00 -42 requesting a reconsideration of her complaint HPC 00 -42 . Corresp. 068 dated May 9, 2001, from Corporation Counsel regarding guidelines for use of police records of officers, complainant's and witnesses in evaluating citizen complaints. COMMITTEE REPORTS Budget and Finance: Manago and Lambeth Office Management and Staffing: Okabe and Muller Rules and Policies: Hara Contractual Services: Mills - RFP 1961: Furnishing Investigative Services to the Hawaii County Police Commission. Proposal and specifications presented for the commission's review and approval. Public Relations: Okabe and Moe CHIEF'S REPORT Crime Traffic Personnel Finance Commendations UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 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 Police Commission Meeting Page 3 May 18, 2001 consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. Status report of complaints referred to the Police Chief. Corresp. 068 dated May 9, 2001, from Corporation Counsel regarding guidelines for use of police records of officers, complainant's, and witnesses when evaluating citizen complaints. Complaints for Consideration HPC 00 -59: Complainant was arrested for drinking in public and resisting arrest. He alleged malicious use of physical force by the officers while affecting his arrest. He also alleged that the Sergeant on duty allowed the officers to throw him against the wall and allowed him to be in his clothing with feces. HPC 00 -77: Complainant was arrested for DUI. He alleged that he told the officer that he was a crippled with pins in both shoulders and it would be torture for him to have his arms handcuffed in back. The officer did it anyway. While at the station, the officer placed a closed fist at his neck and pushed him down on a bench. HPC 00 -09: Complainant was arrested for DUI. He alleged that the handcuffs were too tight and the officer would not loosen it, he was not allowed to use the restroom, and when he tried to standup, he was forced face down to the ground. HPC 00 -10: Complainant was arrested for DUI. He alleged that the officer pushed his head onto the car twice, backhanded him on his face, and whacked him in his upper chest and neck area. The officer also used profanity against him. HPC 00 -11: Complainant alleged that while conducting an investigation, an officer failed to treat him in a fair and impartial manner when he intentionally or incompetently dealt with the evidence and facts in the investigation. HPC 00 -13: Complainant alleged that while investigating an incident in which a vehicle came onto his property, an officer told one of the men in the vehicle that he should hire a lawyer and sue him (owner of property) for unlawful detainment and /or imprisonment. HPC 00 -14: Complainant alleged that an officer mistakenly went to her house to serve a warrant. While there, he sprayed pepper spray on her two dogs that were in a kennel. HPC 00 -15: Complainant alleged that while investigating a harassment complaint, the officer told her that they couldn't do anything because the suspect did not commit a crime. Holding her hand was not a crime. HPC 01 -16: Complainant's minor daughter was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. She alleged that an officer did not call her and released her to someone who was not a relative. HPC 01 -17: Complainant was arrested for DUI. He alleged that an officer tried to provoke him into a fight, body pushed him, then took him to the ground. The officer told him to shut his mouth or he would shut him up with a couple cracks to his face. Police Commission Meeting Page May 18, 2001 Deliberation of Complaints HPC 00 -63: Complainant alleged that an officer used harsh language over the phone and misused his position to conduct non - police activities. HPC 00 -72: Complainant alleged that an officer failed to include documents in his report when it was routed to the prosecutor. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS ANNOUNCEMENTS The next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., at the Aston Keauhou Resort, 78 -6740 Alii Dr., Kona. 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.