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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-15 Police Commission AgendaWilliam P. Kenoi 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, MAY 15, 2009 Tom P. Whittemore, Chair Louis Kaoiwi, Vice Chair Richard J. Behenna, Member Carol R. Ignacio, Member Donn S. Mende, 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: COUNTY'S AUPUNI CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM 101 Pauahi St., Hilo AGENDA INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 17, 2009, regular and executive sessions. PERSONNEL ORDERS Nos. 2009 -037 to 2009 -047 (Including, but not limited to work assignments, training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.) COMMUNICATIONS • Correspondence 09 -09, from the Charter Commission informing of their schedule for county department reviews. Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Police Commission Page 2 May 15, 2009 • Correspondence 09 -10, from Police Chief Kubojiri, informing of National Police Week May 10 -16, 2009. • Correspondence 09 -11, from the Rules and Policies Committee requesting input to a review of the rules. • Honolulu Police Commission Minutes of April 1, 2009. • Maui Police Commission Minutes of March 9 and 18, 2009. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Whittemore /Kaoiwi) • Office Management and Staffing (Whittemore) • Rules and Policies (Behenna /Sumja) • Contractual Services (vacant) • Public Relations /Information (vacant) • Complaints Review (Kaoiwi /Morimoto) CHIEF'S REPORT Including: • Crime • Traffic • Personnel • Finance • Commendations • Other Departmental Activities INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (Approximately 10.30 a.m.) STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS (THIS SECTION OF THE MEETING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) EXECUTIVE SESSION: To consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved 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). Hawaii County Police Commission Page 3 May 15, 2009 STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS REPORT ON INTERNAL AND REFERRED COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS • HPC 09 -04: Complainant alleged that an officer would not discuss his parking ticket with him, and that the officer pushed him. • HPC 09 -07: Complainant alleged that an officer wouldn't accept a copy of his automobile insurance certificate. • HPC 09 -08: Complainant complained about the manner in which two police vehicles were driven. • HPC 09 -09: Complainant alleged that an officer's accident report was incomplete and obscured the facts. • HPC 09 -10 Complainant alleged that three officers did not have probably cause or jurisdiction for his traffic stop. • HPC 09 -13 Complainant was cited for speeding. He alleged that the radar reading was inaccurate. He complained about the manner in which the officer spoke to him and his attitude. • HPC 09 -14: Complainant alleged that during his arrest for DUI, the handcuffs were too tight, and the officer would not loosen them. • HPC 09 -15: Complainant alleged that officers were pulling people over to inform them of a no hunting restriction. • HPC 09 -16: Complainant alleged that his traffic stop and arrest for DUI was a warrant- less stop. • HPC 09 -18: Complainant alleged that officers were stopping people to inform them of a no hunting restriction. • HPC 09 -20: Complainant was involved in a traffic accident. He alleged that an officer harassed him by citing him for open container and no insurance card in his vehicle. • HPC 09 -21: Complainant alleged that an officer conducted an unnecessary stop on him and yelled at him because he tooted his horn at the officer who had been blocking the driveway in a hospital entrance. • HPC 09 -23: Complainant alleged that during her arrest, an officer used excessive and unnecessary force, and that he has a very abusive attitude with females. Hawaii County Police Commission Page 4 May 15, 2009 (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS • The next monthly meeting will be on June 19, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., at the Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni St., Suite 230, 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.