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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-12 Police Commission AgendaHarry Kim Mayor County of Hawaii POLICE COMMISSION 25 Aupuni Street, Room 200 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 961 -8412 • Fax: (808) 961 -8563 *SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005 John M. Bertsch, Chair Pudding Lassiter, Vice Chair James A. Frazier, Member Louis Kaoiwi, Member Karolyn P. Lundkvist, Member Betsy Mitchell, Member Melvin S. Morimoto, Member Anita Politano Steckel, Member TIME: *9:00 A.M. BUSINESS OTHER THAN INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (If necessary, will continue after investigation of complaints.) 10:30 A.M. INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (May commence earlier depending on business agenda.) PLACE: WAIMEA CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM 67 -5189 Kamamalu St., Waimea (next to police station) *Police Commission rules state that meetings are at 10:00 a.m. on the third Friday of the month. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 15, 2005, regular and executive sessions. PERSONNEL ORDERS • Nos. 2005 -078 to 2005 -087 (Including but not limited to work assignments, training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.) COMMUNICATIONS • Correspondence 05 -38, from Police Chief Mahuna regarding funding for the 2006 State of Hawaii Police Commission Conference. Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Police Commission Page 2 August 12, 2005 • Correspondence 05 -39, from Police Chief Mahuna acknowledging the commission's letter of appreciation for the training and orientation they received on June 16, 2005. • Correspondence 05 -40, from Police Chief Mahuna requesting submittals for the proposed 2006 -07 fiscal year budget. • Correspondence 05 -41, from the Salary Commission informing that due to vacancies in membership, they are unable to address the issues of salary adjustments for the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief at this time. • Correspondence 05 -42, from Janet Silva regarding the commission's findings in her complaint. • Correspondence 05 -43, from Councilman Bob Jacobson requesting the commission's consideration to his concerns about unchecked police powers. • Correspondence 05 -44, from Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida requesting that board and commission application forms be made available to the public. • Honolulu Police Commission minutes of June 15, 2005. • Maui Police Commission minutes of July 20, 2005. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Frazier) - 2006 -07 fiscal year budget • Office Management and Staffing (Bertsch /Mitchell) • Rules and Policies (Bertsch /Lundkvist) - Suggestions for rule changes • Contractual Services (Frazier) • Public Relations (Bertsch /Lassiter) CHIEF'S REPORT Including: • Crime • Traffic • Personnel • Finance • Commendations • Other Departmental Activities UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Suggestions for revisions to the chief of police evaluation form. NEW BUSINESS • Correspondence 05 -43, from Councilman Bob Jacobson requesting the commission's consideration to his concerns about unchecked police powers. Hawaii County Police Commission Page 3 August 12, 2005 10:30 A.M.: INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS (open to the public) EXECUTIVE SESSION (closed to the public) To consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy would 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 Hawaii County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). • Statements on Complaints • Status Report of Complaints Referred to Chief Mahuna Investigation and Deliberation of Complaints Complaint HPC 04 -23: (Investigated by Legal Eyes.) Complainant alleged that an officer misused his position when he involved himself in an ongoing problem with her neighbor. Complaint HPC 05 -13: Complainant alleged that while his neighbor was being arrested, an officer used profanity against him and threatened him with pepperspray. Complaint HPC 05 -14: Complainant alleged that following her attack by a group of girls, an officer did not take her statement and never returned her calls. Complaint HPC 05 -15: Complainant alleged that following a verbal altercation, an officer gave his home address to the other party. Complaint HPC 05 -16: Complainant's truck was stolen more than two years ago. He wants answers. Complaint HPC 04 -29: Complainant wants answers to his closed cased. Complaint HPC 04 -37: Complainant wants answers to his closed cased. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS • The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2005, in the Hawaii County Council Room, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo. • Collection of files and documents. 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 the Police Commission at 961 -8412 at least three days prior to the meeting.