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.