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Home My WebLink About2006-06-16 Police Commission AgendaHarry Kim Mayor DATE: TIME County of Hawaii POLICE COMMISSION Hilo Lagoon Centre 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 313 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 961 -8412 • Fax: (808) 961 -8563 MEETING NOTICE FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2006 Pudding Lassiter, Chair Melvin S. Morimoto, Vice Chair James A. Frazier, Member Louis Kaoiwi, Member Karolyn P. Lundkvist, Member Betsy Mitchell, Member Kaloa R. N. Robinson, Member Anita Politano Steckel, Member Thomas P. Whittemore, Member 9:00 A.M. BUSINESS OTHER THAN INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (If necessary, will continue after investigation of complaints.) 10:30 P.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) AGENDA INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 19, 2006, regular and executive sessions. PERSONNEL ORDERS Nos. 2006 -055 to 2006 -067 (Including, but not limited to work assignments, training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.) COMMUNICATIONS • Correspondence 06 -20, from Jean -Paul Vallombrossa regarding vehicles driving on county roads with oversize tires. Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Police Commission Page 2 June 16, 2006 • Correspondence 06 -21, from Maui Police Commission expressing gratitude to the Hawaii Police Commission for hosting the annual State of Hawaii Police Commission Conference and requesting information on start up of quarterly Chair meetings. • Correspondence 06 -22, copy of letter from Mayor Kim to Commissioner Betsy Mitchell stating that since she is now feeling better, he will disregard her earlier resignation. • Correspondence 06 -23, copy of letter from the North Kohala Gun Club to Mayor Kim requesting that he approve the use of the Pu'u Pohaku road for access for a shooting range in West Hawaii. • Correspondence 06 -24.1, from Corporation Counsel Ashida regarding improvements to the investigatory process involving complaints against the Police Department and police officers. ➢ Correspondence 06 -24.2, Corporation Counsel's supplement to his original correspondence. ➢ Correspondence 06 -24.3, Corporation Counsel's supplement to his original correspondence. (These are privileged and confidential attorney - client communications.) • Correspondence 06 -25, from the Kauai Police Commission expressing Mahalo for hosting the annual State of Hawaii Police Commissioners' Conference. • Correspondence 06 -26, from Bervar & Jones, requesting the Police Commission's assistance in finding and arresting the man who assaulted their client. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Frazier /Morimoto) • Office Management and Staffing (Lundkvist /Mitchell) • Rules and Policies (Kaoiwi) • Contractual Services (Robinson) • Public Relations (Lassiter /Politano Steckel CHIEF'S REPORT Including: • Crime • Traffic • Personnel • Finance • Commendations • Commander's meeting minutes of May 16, 2006 • Other departmental activities NEW BUSINESS • 12th Annual National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Conference, September 25 -28, 2006, in Boise, Idaho. • Correspondence 06 -21, startup of quarterly Police Commission Chair meetings. Hawaii County Police Commission Page 3 June 16, 2006 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Correspondence 06 -12, Cost of Government Commission's request for input to their questions regarding its effort to promote economy, efficiency, and improved services. 10:30 P.M.: INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS (open to the publicl 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). • Status report of complaints referred to Police Chief Mahuna. • Statements on complaints. Investigation and deliberation of complaints. ➢ Complaint HPC 06 -07: Complainant stated that she was arrested at the hospital emergency room for disorderly conduct. She alleged that while in jail, she was denied a phone call, was refused assistance for her incontinence, and was laughed at. She also alleged that when she was sent back to the hospital, the police lied about her condition, and so she was mistreated and humiliated. (Deferred at previous meeting.) ➢ Traffic citation with no officer's name, ID, signature, or date. • Correspondence 06 -24.1, 06 -24.2, 06 -24.3. Privileged and confidential attorney - client communication regarding recommended improvements to the investigatory process involving complaints against the Police Department and police officers. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS • The Police Commission's next monthly meeting will be on July 21, 2006, at the Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, 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.