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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-18 Police Commission AgendaHarry Kim Mayor County of Hawaii POLICE COMMISSION The Hilo Lagoon Centre 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 313 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 961 -8412 • Fax: (808) 961 -8563 MEETING NOTICE DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 Pudding Lassiter, Chair Thomas P. Whittemore, Vice Chair Richard J. Behenna, Member Louis Kaoiwi, Member Karolyn P. Lundkvist, Member Melvin S. Morimoto, Member Anita Politano Steckel, Member Michael B. Sumja, Member TIME: 9:00 A.M. BUSINESS OTHER THAN INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (If needed, 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 (next to police station) (67 -5189 Kamamalu St., Waimea) AGENDA INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 18, 2008 PERSONNEL ORDERS Nos. 2008 -019 to 2008 -025 and 2008 -27 (Including, but not limited to work assignments, training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.) Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Police Commission Page 2 April 18, 2008 COMMUNICATIONS • Correspondence 08 -09, from Hope Cermelj commending several police officers. • Correspondence 08 -10, from Hope Cermelj regarding the no smoking ban. • Correspondence 08-11, from Corporation Counsel Ashida regarding Bill 270, ordinance to initiate charter amendment relating to the establishment of an Office of Police Oversight and Complaints. (This is a confidential attorney - client communication.) • Minutes of the Honolulu Police Commission meeting of February 20, 2008. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Whittemore /Kaoiwi) • Office Management and Staffing (Lass iter /Morimoto) • Rules and Policies (Lundkvist) • Contractual Services (vacant) • Public Relations (Politano) CHIEF'S REPORT Including: • Crime • Traffic • Personnel • Finance • Commendations • Other Departmental Activities INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS (APPROXIMATELY 10:30 A.M.) 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 and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues that pertain 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 REFERRED AND EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS Hawaii County Police Commission Page 3 April 18, 2008 • STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS • INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS ➢ HPC 07 -55: Complainant alleged that an officer harassed kids for sitting on and leaning against their skateboards outside of her skate shop. (Deferred at last meeting.) ➢ HPC 08 -05: Complainant alleged that during his arrest, officers used unnecessary force. • CORRESPONDENCE 08 -11, from Corporation Counsel Ashida regarding Bill 270, ordinance to initiate charter amendment relating to the establishment of an Office of Police Oversight and Complaints. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS • The Police Commission's next monthly meeting will be on May 16, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. in the Department of Liquor Control Conference Room, 75 -5722 Hanama PI., Suite 1107, Kailua -Kona. • 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.