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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-20 Police Commission AgendaMEETING NOTICE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE COMMISSION DATE: Friday, June 20, 2003 � � I►�i I �[�][iI��'ii1 PLACE: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Mokuola Room 1, 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS - Open to the public (Corporation Counsel to give an explanation of statements.) STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS — Closed to the public (executive session) To consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai'i County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and a closed session is requested and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92 -5 (2) and Hawai'i County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular and executive sessions of May 16, 2003. PERSONNEL ORDERS Nos. 2003 -063 to 2003 -073. COMMUNICATIONS • Kauai Police Commission minutes of February 25, March 21, and April 23, 2003. • Honolulu Police Commission minutes of April 16, 2003. • Maui Police Commission minutes of April 16, 2003. • Correspondence 03 -47, from Chief Mahuna thanking Chair Hara for participating in the police week ceremonies. • Correspondence 03 -48, copy of letter from Christine Paul and Thomas Russi to Chief Mahuna regarding recording of complainant's interviews. Police Commission Meeting Page 2 June 20, 2003 • Correspondence 03 -49, from Alan Pratt of West Hawai'i Crime Stoppers regarding the police car study. • Correspondence 03 -50, from Blossom Kelii regarding police procedures. • Correspondence 03 -51, from Chief Mahuna submitting the police department's annual report. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Nara /Manago) • Office Management and Staffing (Muller /Mitchell) • Rules and Policies (Moe /Bertsch): Draft of procedures for processing complaints. • Contractual Services (de Silva /Frazier) • Public Relations (Nara /Lambeth) CHIEF'S REPORT • Crime • Traffic • Personnel • Finance • Commendations • Other Departmental Activities - Canine demonstration UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION To consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai'i County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and a closed session is requested and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92 -5 (2) and Hawai'i County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). • Status Report of Complaints Referred to the Police Chief. Investigation and Deliberation of Complaints Complaint HPC 03 -06: Complainant alleged that an officer issued her a citation, and then told her brother, who is a police officer, about the citation. The complainant was deferred at the last meeting due to a lack of a quorum vote. Complaint HPC 03 -07: Complainant alleged that the officer, who responded to his complaint of being assaulted, failed to perform his duties and then covered it up by filing a false and incomplete report. Police Commission Meeting Page 3 June 20, 2003 Complaint HPC 03 -08: Complainant alleged that when an officer responded to a motor vehicle accident involving someone under age 21, who admitted to drinking just prior to the accident, the officer did not perform a field sobriety test and then only issued a no no -fault citation. Complaint HPC 03 -10: Complainant alleged that when an officer cited him for riding his bicycle on the sidewalk against traffic, the officer's manner of speech was rough and intimidating. Complaint HPC 03 -13A and 13113: Complainant alleged that during a traffic stop, the officer dropped the papers to the ground, and then told the complainant that he was littering. When he questioned the officer, the officer told him he was resisting arrest. He also alleged that another officer ordered him to lie in a mud puddle, and when he did not, the officer threw him on the ground. Complaint HPC 03 -15: Complainant experienced car trouble and while waiting for service, she drank a toast to Pele. She alleged that when an officer showed up, she opened a can of beer for him and then was arrested for drinking and driving even though she was only sitting and waiting. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS The next monthly meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at the Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort. 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.