HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-23 Police Commission AgendaWilliam P. Kenoi, Mayor
Leroy J. Victorine, Chair
Carol R. Ignacio, Vice Chair
John M. Bertsch, Member
Robert G. Gomes, Sr., Member
Keith T. Morioka, Member
Kenneth T. Ono, Member
T. Ka‘ili Pe‘a-Ferrari, Member
Guy K. Schutte, 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
MEETING NOTICE
DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: WAIMEA CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
67-5189 KAMAMALU ST., KAMUELA, HAWAI‘I (next to courthouse)
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 21, 2013, regular and executive sessions.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT ON DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Including, but not limited to:
Crime report by area, category, and trends.
Traffic report by area, category, and trends.
Personnel report on vacancies, recruitment, training, promotions, reallocations,
severance from service, and work assignments.
Finance report of budget and expenditures.
Commendations of sworn and civilian employees.
Other departmental activities.
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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Correspondence No. 2013-09: Police Department’s mid-year status report of goals
for 2013.
(CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30 A.M.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai‘i 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
Hawai‘i County Charter Section 13-20 (b).
REQUEST FOR LEGAL COUNSEL
Correspondence No. 2013-08: Request for representation by Corporation Counsel
for Lieutenant Melvin Yamamoto in CV No. 13-1-0314, Malia Bohol vs. Melvin
Yamamoto, County of Hawai‘i, County of Hawai‘i Police Department, et al.
Correspondence No. 2013-10: Request for representation by Corporation Counsel
for Sergeant Darryel Tolentino and Officers Keith Nacis and Crystal Kekela in CV
No. 13-1-0472, John Tredre vs. County of Hawai‘i, et al.
INVESTIGATION AND DELIBERATION OF COMPLAINTS (briefly summarized)
HPC 13-16: Complainant alleged that officers released her name to the person who
was being investigated by CPS.
HPC 13-19: Complainant alleged that an officer’s report was inaccurate.
HPC 13-21: Complainant alleged that he was not given $100 for not pressing
charges against a local person.
HPC 13-22: Complainant alleged racism.
HPC 13-23: Complainant alleged racism.
HPC 13-24: Complainant alleged racism.
HPC 13-25: Complainant alleged racism.
HPC 13-27: Complainant alleged that he was abused during his arrest.
HPC 13-28: Complainant alleged that an officer initiated a traffic stop without
probable cause, and the report had lies.
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HPC 13-29: Complainant was arrested for DUI. He alleged that he was not guilty
and was not released until the next morning.
HPC 13-38: Complainant complained about what an officer said.
HPC 13-39: Complainant alleged racism.
MONTHLY REPORT OF INTERNAL AND REFERRED COMPLAINTS
(OPEN SESSION)
ACTION BY THE COMMISSION
Correspondence No. 2013-08
Correspondence No. 2013-10
Complaints
HPC 13-16
HPC 13-19
HPC 13-21
HPC 13-22
HPC 13-23
HPC 13-24
HPC 13-25
HPC 13-27
HPC 13-28
HPC 13-29
HPC 13-38
HPC 13-39
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Police Commission’s next monthly meeting will be on September 20, 2013, at
9:00 a.m., in the Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi St., Hilo, Hawai‘i.
Collection of files and documents.
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE:
This meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who
need special accommodations for this meeting should call the Police Commission’s
office at least three days before the meeting. Relay users may call (711) 932-2950