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Home My WebLink About2-20-26 Police Commission Agenda Greg Yamada,Chair C.Kimo Alameda,Ph.D. � '� �'� "'•;�., Wendy Botelho,Vice Chair Mayor �"4'Pf'� Lloyd Enriquez,Member Franz"Junior"Fischer,Member Eileen Lacerte,Member "+as, f:•'. Rick Robinson,Member r4rt"pR H ��. Jacob Tavares,Member Bernadette Urban-Smith,Member Vacant,Member COUNTY OF HAWAI`I Police Commission 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808)932-2950 Fax: (808)932-2949 AGENDA DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 TIME: 9:00 A.M. PLACE: COUNTY BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, SUITE 1401 25 AUPUNI ST., HILO, HI COURTESY LIVESTREAM LINK: Ihutt „11 ,,,,,,, ooinn , v,cour ml"/i6i0344423 ,,,,,,,,,,,Ip,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,........................... I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Public statements must be related to items specifically listed on this agenda. Statements may be provided at the start of the meeting or when the specific agenda item is called. Testifiers are limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes. III. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES This report includes statements regarding the following: • Crime Statistics • Traffic Statistics • Vice Report • Personnel Report • Finance Report • Commendations and Awards • Other Department Activities/Highlights IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) Report: Discussion regarding the Permitted Interaction Group formed on August 30, 2024, to review and recommend amendments to the Police Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. At its meeting on December 19, 2025, the Commission agreed to have the PIG's report formally presented at the February meeting. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii Police Commission Meeting Agenda February 20, 2026 Page 2 V. NEW BUSINESS Correspondence No. 26-01: Annual Misconduct Report to the State Legislature. Distribution of Commission Meeting Packets: Discussion and consideration of electronic distribution of meeting packets, including potential use of email or a shared folder, as well as logistical, confidentiality, and IT requirements. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) For the following agenda items, the Commission will meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the police department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved and may consult with the board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS § 92-5 (a)(2)(4) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). VI. REVIEW OF BACKGROUND CHECK AND INVESTIGATION OF REED MAHUNA AND CONSIDERATION OF REED MAHUNA FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT AS POLICE CHIEF (EXECUTIVE SESSION — CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Correspondence No. 26-03: The Commission will review the results of the background check and investigation of Reed Mahuna conducted by Assistant Chief Sherry Bird, which included a criminal background check, pre-entry medical examination, drug screening, and background investigation. The Commission will determine whether to appoint Reed Mahuna as Police Chief in open session, under agenda item IX. VII. CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (EXECUTIVE SESSION — CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) • HPC 25-41: Complainant alleges that the officer did not take a report, provided inaccurate information, and was disrespectful. • HPC 26-02: Complainant alleges that the officer's report was inaccurate and false, and that no response was received despite multiple attempts to contact the officer. • HPC 26-05: Complainant alleges that officers did not listen to his version of events after his vehicle was struck, prepared an inaccurate police report, and arrested him, during which he was treated improperly while in custody. • Correspondence No. 26-02: Correspondence alleging unprofessional and hostile conduct by an officer. • Complaints in the non-acceptance category. Hawaii Police Commission Meeting Agenda February 20, 2026 Page 3 VIII. STATUS REPORT OF REFERRED AND EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS (EXECUTIVE SESSION — CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) IX. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION) • Review of background check and investigation of Reed Mahuna and consideration of Reed Mahuna for permanent appointment as Police Chief. • Consideration and Investigation of Complaints: o HPC 25-41 o HPC 26-02 o HPC 26-05 o Correspondence No. 26-02 o Complaints in the non-acceptance category X. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Consideration of items to be placed on the upcoming agenda. XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next regular meeting is currently scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A, Council Chambers, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI. XII. ADJOURNMENT Meetinq Instructions and Information Meeting Format and Livestream: This is an in-person meeting and not a remote meeting under HRS 92- 3.7. The meeting will continue regardless of any loss of audiovisual communication. Courtesy Livestream: Ih„t-tps.:// ww zoorT:i- o :. c�rr;YdL512)844� Submittinq Written Testimony: Written testimony may be submitted by email to Charisse.Correa@hawaiipolice.gov, by mail, or in person at the Police Commission's office located at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Please submit written testimony by 12:00 noon, two business days before the meeting. Note that all written testimony is considered a public record. Oral Testimony: Testimony must be related to an item on the agenda. The Commission will hear public testimony at the beginning of the meeting or when the respective agenda item is called, or as allowed at the sole discretion of the chair. Testifiers will be limited to five (5) minutes; please plan accordingly. Special Assistance: The in-person meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Commission's secretary by phone at (808) 932-2950 or by email at Charisse.Correa@hawaiipolice.gov as soon as possible, preferably three days before the meeting date. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.