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.
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• 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.
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➢ 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.