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HAWAI‘I POLICE COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 21, 2012
AUPUNI CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kenneth Ono called the meeting to order at 12:35 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Kenneth T. Ono, Chair
Carol R. Ignacio, Vice Chair
Paul W. Horner, Commissioner
Michelle L. Kualii, Commissioner
Jessanie L. Marques, Commissioner
Donn S. Mende, Commissioner
T. KaÒili PeÒa-Ferrari, Commissioner
Guy K. Schutte, Commissioner
Leroy J. Victorine Commissioner
A quorum was present.
Also Present: Paul Ferreira, Deputy Chief
Marshall Kanehailua, Assistant Chief
Paul Kealoha, Assistant Chief
Henry Tavares, Assistant Chief
Samuel Kawamoto, Captain
Lincoln S. T. Ashida, Corporation Counsel
Josie Pelayo, Secretary
Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel
Josie Pelayo, Secretary
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Marques moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Victorine moved to approve the regular session minutes of November
16, 2012, with one grammatical change. Vice Chair Ignacio seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Victorine moved to app
executive session minutes. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence 2012-07:
From Police Chief Kubojiri, Annual Misconduct Report
to the State Legislature. Commissioner Victorine moved to accept the
correspondence. Commissioner Marques seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
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POLICE CHIEF’S WRITTEN REPORTS
Crime Report
Assistant Chief Tavares summarized the written report. Up to November 30, 2012,
there were 3,719 serious crimes, of these, the Area I and Area II Criminal
investigation Units investigated 943 cases. For the month of November, the
department received 7,489 calls for service. 2,409 calls were for criminal and traffic.
5,080 calls were for miscellaneous public assistance.
For crime trends, burglaries in the Hilo District continues. The Special Enforcement
Unit continues to put pressure on the core groups of individuals that they believe are
responsible for these burglaries. They continue to develop informants, follow leads,
and have presence in pawnshops. In Puna, they have seen a decre
burglaries, although they continue with police presence in the subdivisions. Kona
has experienced a significant decrease in burglaries. This has been since the arrest
of 17 individuals for burglaries and unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle.
The sex assault number for Hmkua was the result of a Grand Jury indictment
where additional cases were initiated for the same individual and incident.
Traffic Report
Assistant Chief Kealoha reported that for the month of November, a total of 4,278
citations were issued: 2,942 moving/regulatory, 302 seatbelt, 53 child restraint, and
981 speeding. There were no trends for the month.
Personnel report on vacancies, recruitment, training, promotions,
reallocations, severance from service, and work assignments
Assistant Chief Kanehailua reported having 21 vacancies. The Police Officer I
recruitment test was administered. They received 713 applications, 475 took the
written test, and 269 passed. The agility test will be given ne
class will start in the beginning of the next fiscal year. They completed the
sergeantÓs promotions.
Finance report of budget and expenditures
AC Kanehailua stated that they are still in the review stage of their budget. They
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received CALEA accreditation for three years. They were the 100 agency to be
accredited. Vice Chair Ignacio went on record to acknowledge all the work they did
during the accreditation process. Chair Ono congratulated them.
Commendations of sworn and civilian employees
Deputy Chief Ferreira reported that the Chief was on vacation. They received nine
commendations since the last commission meeting. They are still working on their
phone call messaging system. Assistant Chief Kanehailua stated that their
administrative staff will be looking into security of the Police CommissionÓs office.
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NEW BUSINESS
Police Commission’s meeting schedule for 2013:
Chair Ono stated that they
received their 2013 meeting schedule.
Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2013
Commissioner Marques moved to nominate Kenneth Ono as Chair and Carol
Ignacio as Vice Chair. Commissioner Kualii seconded the motion.
Commissioner Horner moved to nominate Leroy Victorine as Chair. Commissioner
Schutte seconded the motion.
Commissioner Schutte moved to nominate Paul Horner as Vice Chair.
Commissioner Victorine seconded the motion.
Commissioner Marques moved to close the nominations. Commissioner Victorine
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
A roll call vote for Kenneth Ono as Chair and Carol Ignacio as Vice Chair follows:
PeÒa-Ferrari: Yes
Schutte: No
Ignacio: Yes
Ono: Yes
Horner: No
Kualii: No
Mende: No
Marques: Yes
Victorine: No
The motion died.
A roll call vote for Leroy Victorine as Chair follows:
PeÒa-Ferrari: No
Schutte: Yes
Ignacio: Yes
Ono: Yes
Horner: Yes
Kualii: Yes
Mende: Yes
Marques: No
Victorine: Yes
The motion carried.
A roll call vote for Paul Horner as Vice Chair follows:
PeÒa-Ferrari: Yes
Schutte: Yes
Ignacio: Yes
Ono: Yes
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Horner: Yes
Kualii: Yes
Mende: Yes
Marques: Yes
Victorine: Yes
The motion carried unanimously.
INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS
Chair Ono explain the commissionÓs process in investigation of complaints.
DWIGHT VICENTE (Complaint HPC 12-41) came before the commission.
told Mr. Vicente that his complaint is that he was denied a gun permit, but he says the
laws donÓt apply; he doesnÓt understand this. Mr. Vicente state
acquire firearms. This is the Hawaiian Kingdom which does not have gun control. Only
native Hawaiians belong here on the Hawaiian Kingdom. The police under the U.S.
Constitution are illegal. HawaiÒi is an independent nation.
Vice Chair Ignacio stated that he is asking the police for a gun permit, but on the other
hand, he says the police do not have the right to ask for a permit. This confuses her.
Mr. Vicente stated that we shouldnÓt have a permit system because the Hawaiian
Kingdom does not have gun control. He should be able to carry arms without a permit
and buy them without a permit.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Marques moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and
charges against officers or employees of the HawaiÒi Police Department, to consider
sensitive matters relating to public safety, 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 HawaiÒi County
Charter Section 13-20 (b). Commissioner PeÒa-Ferrari seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
Members in the public called out that they would also like to be heard in open session.
Chair Ono told them that they would hear from those who request open session after
they come out of executive session.
Executive session convened at 1:10 p.m.
Open session reconvened at 2:28 p.m.
INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS
FRANKLIN LOCKE (HPC 12-29) came before the commission. He stated that he
doesnÓt have much to add to his complaint. He has several witnesses. He is there to
request that his complaint be investigated.
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MICHAEL RUGGLES (HPC 12-32) came before the commission. He asked the
commission to make these guys respect the
ir right to privacy. In the last calendar year
he had over ten visits from helicopters. His point is they never have the right to be
there. They donÓt follow NED, DEA, police commission rules, or the rules and regs of
the police department. He already has a lawsuit for invasion of privacy, harassment.
The commission has the power to fix this. He asked them to fix it. He asked to stop the
compliance checks. They do not have the right to do compliance checks. If he gets
another compliance check, Ðlawsuit,Ñ and he is going to put the commission on it
because they have the chance to fix it. Corporation Counsel kno
supposed to be compliance checks. He knows the police are suppo
first. He understands they get $18,000 a year for doing medical marijuana. ThatÓs their
salary, but they get their salary from them. So, he told the commission to do their
bidding first, and then if the NED or DEA bidding doesnÓt interfere with them, than do it.
They just want the police to do right. He is hoping the commission will do something in
this case and try to save the county millions in legal fees because they are coming.
TAMARA BROOKE (HPC 12-33) came before the commission. She stated that she
would like the commission to investigate her complaint. She was in compliance. She
has a valid medical marijuana card. Her seven plants were marked. One person was
out of compliance. There are no clear guidelines. There were t
her home. If she was doing something wrong, she would like to see it in black and
white. From everything she read, she was not out of compliance.
MARSHA SWANSON (HPC 12-34) came before the commission. She stated that in
her complaint she referenced three rules of the commission that she felt were violated.
The first is the theft of private property. Her medical marijuana was cut and taken away.
The falsification of records and truthfulness, itÓs really unknown if the officer who called
the NED was told that she was not in the system. According to the HawaiÒi Police
Department rules and regulations governing the investigations involving medical and
religious use of marijuana, the law places a substantial burden on law enforcement
officers to anticipate potential medical use claims in the initial stages of the
investigation. She feels it is the policeÓs job to protect and serve the public. The NED
made an error by saying she was not in the system when she had been approved as of
May 31. She does not believe she was fairly represented by the police department.
BRADLEY SNOW (HPC 12-35) came before the commission. He stated that he is the
caregiver for Marsha Swanson. He has been doing this for four years. The police come
to his house two to three times a year without warrants. It is out of line. Just because a
helicopter flies over his property and finds a marijuana plant, doesnÓt mean they have
the right to search his property because he registered with NED. He paid a fee. Under
contract law, this means he was covered. This means they accepted his proposal for
that permit. The time it is enforced and binding is when acceptance is made by NED,
not when he gets the card to him. The contract is binding the moment itÓs signed. The
card was valid on 5/31. They came on 6/14 because they knew it
was planned. Ten times theyÓve come to his house. He is being harassed. They are
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not making compliance checks on every medical marijuana user. They lied to him that
they checked with NED. He is filing a lawsuit. He would like NED to send every
medical marijuana patient their rules and regulations,
Chair Ono stated that since the last five complaints are intertwined, heÓd like the
commissioners to ask anyone of them questions. Chair Ono stated that the focus of
their complaints are the NED which is part of the State of HawaiÒi, not the County.
Bradley Snow stated that these are Hawaiian police officers. He
say they are working for. They are hired by the County of HawaiÒi and the County of
Kauai, and the County of Oahu. They are coming into our county, and they are
following regulations and rules that are not part of our county.
Chair Ono stated that they are not State officials. In the complaints, they are asking for
responses from NED. The County of HawaiÒi is not NED.
Bradley Snow stated that the NED will not respond to them. TheyÓve told him flat out
that they will not respond to any complaints. ThatÓs why he is there. There is no other
avenue. The commission is supposed to be their watch dogs. If
jurisdiction over NED, then heÓs wasting his time.
Chair Ono stated that on occasions, law enforcement people, county, state, or federal,
multi agencies, do things collectively. In this case, it seems to him, that the lead agency
was NED.
TIMOTHY SNEDEKER (HPC 12-38) came before the commission. He stated that on
October 16, he towed a parts vehicle to his property in Ainaloa. On arriving, a person
that was on his property, who he did not give permission to be there, sprayed him with
an unknown chemical in his eyes. When officers arrived, he prov
show his connection to the property. The suspect had nothing other than his words
claiming to be a tenant. Officer Santos made him sign a 24 hour notice making him
leave his property. Within the 24 hours, the suspect put a TRO on him. He cannot
enter his property. He told Officer Santos he wanted to make an assault case. He
refused to make the report and hung up the phone on him. There
on the suspect. ThatÓs his next complaint. He made the final report because when he
made this harassment case against the suspect,
HPC 12-40: Timothy Snedeker went on to say that Officer Santos made a harassment
complaint. He cannot warrant someone being sprayed in the eyes with brake clean as
harassment. The captain told him this is an assault case and that he would have the
officer reclassify the case. He received a call from Officer Santos saying he was going
to put an APB on him. He confirmed there was an APB. He carried through on his
threat. The officer made a report that he was sprayed with WD40. Another report
contradicted that. The officer refused to take his witness statement. The officer failed to
include a statement from his witness.
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HPC 12-45: Timothy Snedeker went on to say that the suspect, in his statement, stated
that he sprayed him in his face with brake clean because he had
used the sledgehammer to bust the lock on the gate. In the beginning of the officerÓs
report, it states, ÐWitness stated that the suspect sprayed what he thought was WD40
causing irritation to his body.Ñ The victimÓs statement says he felt no pain, and there
was no contact with any spray. The statements contradict each other. ThatÓs falsifying
documents.
In response to questions from Vice Chair Ignacio, Snedeker state
ownership documentation to the property. His mom has one-third of the property. She
claims to have an agreement with his brother that he is a tenant. He pays her $250 a
month. He has no knowledge of this. If they have an agreement, it should have been
discussed with him. He is doing and selling drugs on the property. He is building illegal
structures on the property. It clearly states in the contract, ÐNo modification without
written approval.Ñ He has been paying for the property since June 2007. He doesnÓt
want to lose the property.
Chair Ono stated that his brother and his mom told the officer that they own the property
and that he is not the owner. The officer relied on that information. Snedeker stated
that he doesnÓt know what they told the officer, but they have no documentation; he has
the documentation. His mother has one third, he has one third, and his girlfriend has
one third.
Snedeker stated that he is a witness to his fatherÓs complaint (Delbert Snedeker).
DELBERT SNEDEKER (HPC 12-46) came before the commission. His complaint is
against Officer Cameros. On December 1, 2012, his son Albert came out yelling,
waving his hands, and threatening him. He kept yelling about Timothy because they
had some kind of argument. He told Timmy to call the police. Officer Cameros came
and told him to go to the station and make a report. When he went to the station,
Officer Cameros told him that if he pressed charges against Albert, they would press
charges against his grand-son-in-law and he would be a witness.
and intimated to either file a complaint or have his grand-son-in-law arrested for
something he didnÓt do.
TIMOTHY SNEDEKER stated that he had multiple witnesses who gave their statement
to Officer Cameros. Before the officer took any action, he questioned the suspectÓs
witnesses. This is against protocol.
RONALD ALLISON (HPC 12-43) came before the commission. One of his issues is
with Sam Kawamoto. He received a phone call from Josie on Friday evening asking to
reschedule him to February 15. He asked if it was normal for Captain Sam Kawamoto
to be part of the meeting and if he would be there on February 15.
Chair Ono stated that Captain Kawamoto would not be in the meeting. He is there now
because they are in open session.
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Ms. Pelayo stated that Mr. AllisonÓs first complaint was made against Waimea officers.
Mr. Allison was living in Kapaau. She told him that because it happened in Waimea
against Waimea officers, the complaint would be heard in Waimea. Later, Mr. Allison
filed additional complaints relating to his Waimea complaint.
Mr. Allison stated that his complaint is against officers who ph
Josiah from his custody with nothing more than a summons.
Chair Ono stated that they will discuss the complaints in Waimea.
Mr. Allison stated that at that time he would give details and background of his
complaints. He further stated that pushing his complaints to February show more of a
stall pattern.
Chair Ono told Mr. Allison that he has two complaints, HPC 12-43
this meetingÓs agenda, and he could talk about them in either open or closed session.
He asked Mr. Allison if he wanted to talk about the complaints at this meeting.
Mr. Allison responded, ÐAbsolutely not.Ñ He proceeded to give background on his
complaint HPC 12-42 that occurred in Waimea. He went to the Hilo Police Station, and
it was recommended that he talk to Sergeants Prudencio and Kimura. He went to see
them, and they recommended that he see Officers Nery and Vickery at the Waimea
Police Department. If he is filing a complaint against Nery and Vickery, he should not
be sent back to them. So, he went back to the ChiefÓs office. Captain Sam Kawamoto
came, and he explained the situation to him. Captain Kawamoto told him he would get
back to him. He called the next day and said he had an interview with Captain Amy
Wana who had an interview with Officers Nery and Vickery who tol
oral agreement with Rebeccah (sonÓs mother).
Mr. Allison further stated that they (Rebeccah and her mother) drove him an eighth of a
mile in the car at Spencer Beach Park. Witnesses surrounded the car to get his ex to
disconnect him from the car. Captain Sam Kawamoto stated that if he needed to go
further, he had to see Captain Amy Wana, which he did. When he talked to Captain
Amy Wana, he told her there was a discrepancy in the police report. They are false.
Mr. Allison further stated that his son Josiah was taken from him. Instead of people
dealing with that, they want to harass me. He wants them to look at the paperwork. It is
nothing but a summons. He hopes they will investigate this. Mr
that he had been keeping Joey for years. There was never a complete agreement. He
moved to Washington State where he was living. In the State of Washington, he filed
for resources there. The Child Support Enforcement Office told him that Rebeccah had
fled the State of Washington and had moved back to Kauai. They told him he could
either allow a default judgment on her because he did not know her whereabouts at that
time, and they were going to pursue her for child support. They had him as sole
custodian at that point. He chose to come down here by their recommendation to seek
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third party mediation. Through the five months that heÓs been here, he is at church
every Sunday. His pastor had been allowed to do third party mediation.
When he got here on Halloween, he was met by his ex and five police officers that had
responded to her and her threats. Two days before such incident, she had called and
complained to the police about him. He had worked hand in hand with the officers at
that time. He wants resolution with the police.
He further stated that after he had his interview with Captain Amy Wana on the phone,
Captain Kawamoto told him that he would make it very difficult for his case in Kauai with
his child. He also brought about the welfare of his child that he had never seen, and
there were never any complaints. He is here to reach third party mediation with her.
Mr. Allison asked what his next redress or due process was, and Corporation Counsel
Ashida told him they would discuss it later.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
BRENT NEAL stated that he was there because he is a concerned citizen. He is a
farmer. He hates the cops. They have a big bully system going on. A perfect example
is the parking lot. A couple of cops are parked out there (points to restricted area)
because they can. They like to talk on the cell phone. They do traffic duty as a job
even though it is a conflict of interest. They do a horrible job. He is concerned about
the wasted money with cars. In our community, the cops have the
should have a city car for three shifts for six people. ItÓs time for the cops to get off their
high horse and get a real job. Cops are smearing the bad image. HeÓs a farmer. He
has livestock. They are all harassed by the cops and the helicopters. Cops are doing
beyond what they are supposed to be doing, and itÓs time for change.
BRITTANY NEAL stated that she is a registered nurse. She is concerned about how
the police is trained in handling information in which the patient has a significant privacy
interest and that their privacy is not violated. Being that we have a medical marijuana
program in the State of HawaiÒi, the disabled population needs to be handled
appropriately.
MICHAEL RUGGLES stated that they are starting a medical marijuana cannabis pain
management club. The commission only has control over the police department. The
county police are supposed to protect their interest. They cannot tell NED and DEA
what to do. This doesnÓt relinquish the countyÓs responsibility to them. The police have
to protect them from criminals and other government officials alike. He offered his
clubÓs assistance in getting something in black and white for the police to follow.
Chair Ono suggested that the talk to Ted Sakai who is the head of Public Safety.
Mr Ruggles stated that he has filed three lawsuits. In his opinion this is the
commissionÓs kuleana, and if they donÓt fix it, they will be put on the lawsuit as well.
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JENNIFER RUGGLES spoke about her complaint which she handed to Ms. Pelayo mid-
way through the meeting. She does yoga every morning outside. On countless
occasions the green harvest helicopters fly over her, and itÓs an invasion of privacy.
She talked about two officers coming to her house to do a compliance check. They had
an argument with her father. They took all the plants from one property because there
were too many plants. They did not leave a receipt. An officer gave her dad a middle
finger gesture and cussed at him.
SATIVA SULTAN stated we have federal law conflicting with state law. The
commission is one of the bodies that set the standards. They send the message out. In
this confusion, we have medical patients. President Nixon made marijuana illegal. He
put it on Schedule I which cannot be medicinal. It was his way to get back at those who
protested against him. This was a bad law. She thinks many officers that she talked to
want this to become legal so they donÓt have to hassle with it a
Regarding the case of the child being taken away, she knew the m
terrible example of a mother. She was in her neighborhood. She let a child molester in
her house and let her son in his car and let her two boys have s
They talked to the board at Seaview. They got rid of the child molester. He is no longer
on the island because word got in the community. They drove him
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner PeÒa-Ferrari moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline
and charges against officers or employees of the HawaiÒi Police Department, to
consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, 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 HawaiÒi
County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Commissioner Marques seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 4:05 p.m.
Regular session reconvened at 4:44 p.m.
ACTION ON COMPLAINTS
HPC 12-29: Complainant alleged that officers took his medical marijuana.
Commissioner Victorine moved to refer the complaint to the Polic
customer service, procedural, and operational concerns as noted in the complaint.
Commissioner PeÒa-Ferrari seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
HPC 12-30: Complainant reported that her son was missing. She
police report discredited her, and that the police are holding information from her.
Commissioner Victorine moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the
complainantÓs allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Mende seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
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HPC 12-32: Complainant alleged that officers took his medical marijuana. He also
alleged that an officer threatened him and refused to show his badge. Vice Chair
Ignacio moved to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for customer service,
procedural, and operational concerns as noted in the complaint. Commissioner
Marques seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
HPC 12-33: Complainant alleged that officers took her medical marijuana and did
not initially identify themselves. Commissioner Victorine moved to refer the
complaint to the Police Chief for customer service, procedural, and operational
concerns as noted in the complaint. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
HPC 12-34: Complainant alleged that officers took her medical marijuana.
Commissioner Horner moved to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for customer
service, procedural, and operational concerns as noted in the co
Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimo
HPC 12-35: Complainant alleged that officers took medical marijuana from him and
did not give a receipt. Commissioner Marques moved to refer the complaint to the
Police Chief for customer service, procedural, and operational concerns as noted in
the complaint. Commissioner Victorine seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
HPC 12-37: Complainant was arrested for disorderly conduct. She alleged that
officers were abusive, manhandled her, and ignored her medical condition.
Commissioner PeÒa-Ferrari moved that there was insufficient evidence to prove the
complainantÓs allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Marques seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
HPC 12-38: Complainant alleged that an officer would not make his assault report.
Commissioner Schutte moved to refer the Complaint to the Police Chief for
investigation by the Office of Professional Standards. Vice Cha
the motion, and it carried unanimously.
HPC 12-40: Complainant alleged that an officer threatened him when he requested
to have his complaint reclassified. Commissioner Victorine moved to refer the
complaint to the Police Chief for an investigation by the Office of Professional
Standards. Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it car
unanimously.
HPC 12-41: Complainant alleged that proper notice was not given to Title 10 when
he was denied a gun permit. Commissioner Marques moved that there was
insufficient evidence to prove the complainantÓs allegations of misconduct.
Commissioner Schutte seconded the motion, and it carried unanimo
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HPC 12-43: Complainant alleged that an officer conspired to cover-up unlawful acts
of other officers. Commissioner Marques moved to defer the complaint to the next
meeting in Waimea. Commissioner Victorine seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
HPC 12-44: Complainant alleged that an officer denied him the ability to request a
report and findings of his investigation. Commissioner Marques moved to defer the
complaint to the next meeting in Waimea. Commissioner Victorine seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
HPC 12-45: Complainant alleged that an officerÓs report had false documentation.
Commissioner PeÒa-Ferrari moved to refer the complaint to the Police Chief for an
investigation by the Office of Professional Standards. Commissioner Schutte
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
HPC 12-46: Complainant alleged that an officer threatened him when he tried to
press charges against his son. Commissioner PeÒa-Ferrari moved to refer the
complaint to the Police Chief for an investigation by the Office of Professional
Standards. Commissioner Horner seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Ono announced that the Police CommissionÓs next monthly meeting would be
on January 18, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., Building G Conference Room, West HawaiÒi Civic
Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona.
Collection of files and documents - Done.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY: JOSIE PELAYO, SECRETARY
APPROVED BY: KENNETH T. ONO, CHAIR