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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-22 Police Commission MinutesHAWAVI POLICE COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OCTOBER 22, 2010 OLD MAYOR'S KONA OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM INVOCATION Commissioner Sumja gave an invocation. CALL TO ORDER Chair Whittemore called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tom Whittemore, Chair Kenneth T. Ono, Commissioner T. Ka`ili Pe`a- Ferrari, Commissioner Michael B. Sumja, Commissioner Leroy J. Victorine, Commissioner Also Present: Paul K. Ferreira, Deputy Police Chief Derek Pacheco, Assistant Chief Henry Tavares, Assistant Chief James O'Connor, Captain Lincoln S. Ashida, Corporation Counsel Josie Pelayo, Secretary Absent: Carol R. Ignacio, Commissioner Michelle L. Kualii, Commissioner Donn S. Mende, Commissioner APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Ono moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Sumja seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS EDDIE CORDEIRO (Correspondence 2010 -11) stated that he has respect for everyone there expect for the police officers. He went to court twice and won his case. After the Police Commission's meeting in Hilo, he was stopped for his blue license plate cover. Police officers use tinted license plate covers. He showed a tinted gray cover that police officers use. He won about using the blue tinted cover. The officer who stopped him was really nice, but not Sergeant Koi. Randy also gave him attitude. There area lot of officers with attitude. He got a letter from the Chief that they do monthly and annual inspections. The Chief said he would talk to his supervisors. He asked if he can put his license plate cover back. The first time he won in court he asked the lady if he could put his license plate cover back on, she said, "I guess." So he put it back on but got a ticket again. He will give it a month, and if he sees officers with covers, he will go to the newspaper. Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 22, 2010 Page 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Victorine moved to approve the regular session minutes of September 30, 2010. Commissioner Sumja seconded, and it carried unanimously. Ms. Pelayo stated that the executive session minutes were not yet completed. COMMUNICATIONS • Correspondence 2010 -11, from Eddie Cordeiro regarding tinted license plate covers. Commissioner Ono moved to accept, Commissioner Victorine seconded, and it carried unanimously. Honolulu Police Commission Minutes of September 1, 2010. Commissioner Victorine moved to accept, Commissioner Ono seconded, and it carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Mende, Ono): No report. • Office Management (Whittemore): No report. • Rules and Policies ( Sumja, Victorine): No report. • Public Relations (Ignacio, Pe`a- Ferrari): No report. CHIEF'S REPORT • Crime: Assistant Chief Tavares summarized the written report. He reported that the Triathlon went well. They had 137 officers committed to the event at various times all the way up to Kohala. They restricted traffic on Queen K Highway by giving out less passes than previous years. Burglaries in Area I and II have increased. A lot of times the spike is caused by a group of individuals. Traffic: Assistant Chief Pacheco summarized the written report. Crashes and fatalities are down. DUI arrests are up. Each district makes its own schedule for seatbelt enforcement. At the end of the month, if they still have money left over, they could do more enforcement. There is no concentrated enforcement on the ban of using electronic control devices while driving like they do with seatbelt enforcement. • Personnel: Deputy Chief Ferreira reported having 18 sworn and 18 civilian vacancies. They are now screening for the 79th recruit class. Finance: Deputy Chief Ferreira summarized the written report. The first draft of the 2012 budget is due on November 1St. If they receive a grant in mid -year, they have to go to the County Council for approval to accept. Chair Whittemore asked for their list of CIP projects. Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 22, 2010 Page 3 • Commendations: Deputy Chief Ferreira reported receiving 13 commendations since the last meeting. • Other Departmental Activities: Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that he, the Chief, and the Assistant Chiefs participated in the fundraiser "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes." Deputy Chief Ferreira stated that they have not been officially asked to participate in the APEC Conference on O'ahu. Planning is still in the works. Pre and post expenditures will probably come out of their pockets. Commissioner Ono expressed concern that heads of states will be attending pre and post conference. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Sumja moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92 -5 (2) (4) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Commissioner Victorine seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Executive session convened at 9:52 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 12:20 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Complaint HPC 10 -23: Complainant made a complaint about the manner in which she was arrested in 2008. The commission will only determine whether or not to accept the complaint because it was received one year and nine months from the date of the incident. Commissioner Victorine moved to decline acceptance because the complaint did not meet the 90 -day rule for filing. Commissioner Ono seconded, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 10 -27: Complainant alleged that an officer pulled him over without just cause which made him feel threatened. Commissioner Victorine moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. Commissioner Ono seconded, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 10 -28: Complainant alleged that he has been humiliated when making reports at the Kona police station and that an unidentified officer in an unmarked car yelled at him. Commissioner Sumja moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant's allegations. Commissioner Victorine seconded, and it carried unanimously. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS — None. Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes October 22, 2010 Page 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS • Chair Whittemore announced that the Police Commission's next monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at 9:00 a.m., in the Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi St., Hilo (across street from Hawaii County Building). • Collection of files and documents — Done. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. SUBMITTED: Josie Pelayo JOSIE PELAYO, SECRETARY APPROVED: Tom Whittemore, TOM WHTTEMORE, CHAIR