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Home My WebLink About2009-07-17 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, JULY 17, 2009 Thomas 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: KONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL 75 -5722 Hanama Place, Suite 1107, Kailua -Kona AGENDA INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 15, 2009, regular and executive sessions. PERSONNEL ORDERS Nos. 2009 -048 to 2009 -069 (Including, but not limited to work assignments, training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.) COMMUNICATIONS • Correspondence 09 -12, request for legal counsel from Detective Benton Bolos in CV 09- 236 SPK KSC. (Also executive session.) • Correspondence 09 -13, invitation from the Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officials Association to its annual conference September 23 -25, 2009. Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Police Commission Page 2 July 17, 2009 • Correspondence 09 -14, invitation from the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement to its annual conference October 31- November 3, 2009. • Correspondence 09 -15, from Rosalyn Embrey informing about a burglary of her home and the need for more police protection. • Honolulu Police Commission Minutes of May 6 and 20, 2009 COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Kaoiwi /Mende) • Office Management and Staffing (Whittemore) • Rules and Policies (Behenna /Sumja) • Contractual Services (vacant) • Public Relations /Information (Politano Steckel /Ignacio) • 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). CORRESPONDENCE 09 -12 Request for legal counsel by Detective Benton Bolos in CV08 -1 -0149. STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS Hawaii County Police Commission Page 3 July 17, 2009 REPORT ON INTERNAL AND REFERRED COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS • HPC 09 -16: Complainant alleged that his traffic stop and arrest for DUI was a warrant- less stop. At the previous meeting, the complaint was deferred in order for the complainant to make his medical records available for the commission's review. • HPC 09 -19: Complainant made a report of a TRO violation. She alleged that the responding officer lacked the professionalism to be a police officer. • HPC 09 -23: (Request for Reconsideration) Complainant alleged that during her arrest, an officer used excessive and unnecessary force. At the previous meeting, the commission found insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. The complainant requests a reconsideration of the commission's decision. • HPC 09 -24: Complainant was involved in a traffic stop. He alleged that he was held at gunpoint, handcuffed, and made to lay face on the road while being interrogated. His wife and children watched the ordeal. The officers were later informed that they had the wrong guy, and he was released. • HPC 09 -27: Complainant alleged that he drove through a red light because it was faulty, and that the officer who cited him was disrespectful and unprofessional. • HPC 09 -31: Complainant stated that she unfastened her seatbelt at a stop light to put on a shirt. She alleged that a vehicle followed her in an intimidating and aggressive mannerjust inches away from her bumper, for three traffic lights. That vehicle turned out to be a police officer. She alleged that he stopped her and was rude and disrespectful. • HPC 09 -33: Complainant was involved in a domestic dispute. He alleged that during his arrest, an officer used full force on him, used profanity, and threatened him. He also alleged that he was not allowed to file charges against his ex -wife. (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS • The next monthly meeting will be on August 14, 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.