HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-16 Police Commission AgendaWilliam P. Kenoi
Mayor
COUNTY OF HAWAII
Police Commission
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9 • Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Phone: (808) 932-2950 • Fax: (808) 932-2949
MEETING NOTICE
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: AUPUNIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
101 PAUAHI ST., HILO, HAWAII
Guy Schutte, Chair
Keith Morioka, Vice Chair
Arthur Buckman, Member
Wayne De Luz, Member
Robert Gomes, Sr., Member
Peter Hendricks, Member
Jak Hu, Member
Paul Paiva, Member
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• July 15, 2016, regular session and executive sessions
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT ON DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Including, but not limited to:
• Crime Report
• Traffic Report
• Personnel Report
• Finance Report
• Commendations of Sworn and Civilian Employees
• Other Departmental Activities
Hawai 'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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(CLOSED SESSION AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public.)
The commission will meet in executive session to consult with Corporation Counsel on
questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities,
and liabilities; to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the
Hawaii Police Department; and to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety
pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a) (2) (4) (6) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b).
(Complaints are briefly summarized.)
• Reconsideration of Complaint HPC 16-24: Complainant alleged that it was a
violation of her privacy when an officer responded to a request to check on her welfare.
The commission found insufficient evidence of misconduct. Complainant requested a
reconsideration of the commission's decision.
• Consideration and Investigation of Complaints
✓ Complaint HPC 16-20: Complainant alleged that when an officer responded to a
call, he was biased and unprofessional.
✓ Complaint HPC 16-21: Complainant complained about the manner in which an
officer conducted a traffic stop.
✓ Complaint HPC 16-27: Complainant alleged that her vehicle was illegally searched.
✓ Complaint HPC 16-29: Complainant alleged that an officer's response to her stolen
marijuana plant was unprofessional.
✓ Complaint HPC 16-30: Complainant alleged that when he made a complaint, an
officer had a conflict of interest.
✓ Complaint HPC 16-31: Complainant alleged that when an officer responded to her
complaint, he had a bad attitude and criticized her.
✓ Complaint HPC 16-32A, 16-32B: Complainants alleged that an off-duty officer
followed them very closely and aggressively. They also alleged that during the
traffic stop the officer used profanity at them and bullied them into agreeing with her.
• Consideration of Complaints Received After the 90 -Day Filing Deadline: The
Commission will only determine whether to accept or decline investigation. If it is
accepted, it will be placed on a subsequent agenda.
✓ Complaint HPC 16-34: Complainant requested an exception to the 90 -day rule
because he needed assistance with filing the complaint.
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✓ Complaint HPC 16-35: Complainant did not request an exception to the 90 -day rule
and did not give a reason for the late filing.
✓ Complaint HPC 16-36: Complainant requested an exception to the 90 -day rule
because he had a misunderstanding over his probation agreement.
• Status Report of Referred and Internal Complaints
(OPEN SESSION)
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
• Consideration and Investigation of Complaints
✓ HPC 16-24
✓ HPC 16-20
✓ HPC 16-21
✓ HPC 16-27
✓ HPC 16-29
✓ HPC 16-30
✓ HPC 16-31
✓ HPC 16-32A, 32B
✓ HPC 16-34
✓ HPC 16-35
✓ HPC 16-36
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• The Police Commission's next monthly meeting will be on Friday, October21, 2016,
9:00 a.m., West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway., Kailua-
Kona, Hawaii.
• 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.