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Donn S. Mende, Chair
William P. Kenoi
Leroy J. Victorine, Vice Chair
Mayor
Paul W. Horner, Member
Carol R. Ignacio, Member
Michelle L. Kualii, Member
Jessanie L. Marques, Member
Kenneth T. Ono, Member
T. Ka‘ili Pe‘a-Ferrari, Member
Michael B. Sumja, Member
County of Hawai‘i
POLICE COMMISSION
Aupuni Center
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Phone: (808) 932-2950 Fax: (808) 932-2949
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: PUNA CONFERENCE ROOM, SUITE 1501
Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2011
COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence 2011-15, Police Department’s Annual Misconduct Report to the State
Legislature
Honolulu Police Commission Minutes of November 5, 2011
Maui Police Commission Minutes of October 19, 2011
CHIEF’S REPORT ON DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Including:
Crime
Traffic
Personnel (Including, but not limited to work and training assignments, promotions,
reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments.)
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawai‘i Police Commission
Meeting Agenda
December 15, 2011
Page 2
Finance
Commendations
Other Department Activities
NEW BUSINESS
Police Commission’s 2012 Meeting Schedule
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair of the Police Commission for 2012
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(approximately 10:00 a.m.)
To consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai‘i Police
Department, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, to discuss the evaluation
of the Police Chief, 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 (a) (2) (4) (6) and the Hawai‘i County Charter Section 13-20 (b).
Investigation and Deliberation of Complaints
HPC 11-20:
Complainant alleged that while being processed, an officer yelled at
him, pushed him with his wrist, and used unnecessary force when fingerprinting
him.
HPC 11-27:
Complainant alleged that a trespasser allowed police to enter his
home without a search warrant.
HPC 11-28:
Complainant alleged that an officer’s police report differed from other
officer’s report, and that she was not able to obtain a copy of the entire police
report.
HPC 11-29:
Complainant alleged that police failed to protect his brother and that
the police will not disclose their records.
HPC 11-32:
Complainant alleged that an officer assaulted him and another officer
assisted. He also alleged that an officer damaged his cell phone. He also alleged
that other officers conspired to cover-up their conduct.
HPC 11-33:
Complainant’s wife was involved in a traffic stop. He alleged that an
officer was gruff, rude, and crude.
HPC 11-34:
Complainant alleged that a vice officer called her from a blocked
number and tried to set her up for a bust.
HPC 11-35:
Complainant alleged that his back injury was made worse when he
was arrested and taken to jail.
Hawai‘i Police Commission
Meeting Agenda
December 15, 2011
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HPC 11-36:
Complainant alleged that an officer pressured her into signing a
waiver of prosecution form.
Status Report of Internal and Referred Complaints
Including update of Complaint HPC 11-21
Police Commission’s Authority:
In-service discussion with Corporation Counsel
concerning recent developments in the law relating to scope of duty.
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Police Commission will hold a special meeting on Friday, December 16, 2011, at
9:00 a.m., in the Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi St., Hilo, to conduct an
annual performance evaluation of Police Chief Harry Kubojiri.
The Police Commission’s next monthly meeting will be on Friday, January 20, 2012, at
9:00 a.m., in the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Building G Conference Room, Ane
Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona.
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’s office at 932-2950 at least three days prior to the meeting.