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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-30 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, OCTOBER 30, 2009 (Rescheduled) 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 CONFERENCE ROOM 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 September 18, 2009, regular and executive sessions. COMMUNICATIONS • Administrative Notice 2009 -90, Budget Shortfalls for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011. • Minutes of the Maui Police Commission, August 12 and September 16, 2009. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Kaoiwi /Mende) • Office Management and Staffing (Whittemore) Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Police Commission Page 2 October 30, 2009 • Rules and Policies (Behenna /Sumja) • Contractual Services (vacant) • Public Relations /Information (Politano Steckel /Ignacio) CHIEF'S REPORT Including: • Crime • Traffic • Personnel and Personnel Orders (Including but not limited to work and training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.) • Finance • Commendations • Other Departmental Activities NEW BUSINESS 2009 State of Hawai'i Police Commissioners' Conference INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (Approximately 10.30 a.m.) • Statements on Complaints 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 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). • STATEMENTS ON COMPLAINTS • REPORT ON INTERNAL AND REFERRED COMPLAINTS • INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS ➢ HPC 09 -37: Complainant was arrested for DUI. He alleged that while being transported, an officer sped while pursuing a vehicle. He also alleged that the officer used foul language towards him. Hawaii County Police Commission Page 3 October 30, 2009 ➢ HPC 09 -38: Complainant made a complaint against her ex- spouse. She alleged that an officer overheard her and then called his brother, her ex- spouse, to tell him about it. ➢ HPC 09 -41: Complainant was issued a trespass notice at a shopping center and subsequently arrested for refusing to leave. She alleged that officers used excessive force on her. ➢ HPC 09 -43: Complainant alleged that an officer spoke to him in a manner which he felt was verbal abuse. ➢ HPC 09 -44A & 44113: Officers were assisting in serving an eviction notice on a foreclosed house. Complainant stated that it was the Church of the First Born Baptist Love. He alleged that the officers violated their constitutional contract with the United States of America, refused to allow them to report the offenses, and scared a church member and children. ➢ HPC 09 -45: Complainant was cited for delinquent vehicle tax, expired safety check, and no vehicle insurance. He alleged that the police officer impersonated an officer of the law. (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS • The next monthly meeting will be on November 20, 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.