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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-17 Police Commission AgendaHarry Kim Mayor Wil Okabe Managing Director TIME COUNTY OF HAWAII Police Commission 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 932-2950 Fax: (808) 932-2949 MEETING NOTICE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 9:00 A.M. PLACE: AUPUNI CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM 101 PAUAHI ST., HILO, HAWAII AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES • January 20, 2017, regular 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 Keith Morioka, Chair Peter Hendricks, Vice Chair Arthur Buckman, Member Carl Carlson, Member Wayne De Luz, Member Robert Gomes, Sr., Member Jak Hu, Member Paul Paiva, Member Guy Schutte, Member NEW BUSINESS • House Bill 682 and Senate Bill 520: Amends the composition of the county police commissions. Hawai 'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii Police Commission Meeting Agenda February 17, 2017 Page 2 (CLOSED SESSION AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M.) EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public.) The commission will meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii Police Department, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, and may 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 Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). • Correspondence No. 17-02: Attorney Brian De Lima requests legal counsel for former Officer Jody Buddemeyer who has been charged with felony offenses as a result of a traffic accident in Cr. No. 16-1-331 K. • Consideration and Investigation of Complaints ✓ HPC 16-49: Complainant alleged that an unidentified officer drove in excess of 70 mph. He also complained about how another officer responded to him when he complained about this. ✓ HPC 16-50: Complainant alleged that there were discrepancies in his police reports. The complaint was received more than two years from the date of the incident. The commission will only consider whether to accept or decline investigation due to the 90 -day filing period. ✓ HPC 16-51: Complainant alleged that two officers drove in excess of 70 mph. ✓ HPC 17-01A & B: Complainant alleged that six unidentified officers used excessive force during his arrest. ✓ HPC 17-02: Complainant complained that officers called a tow truck to move his vehicle from blocking the roadway. ✓ HPC 17-03: Complainant complained about the difficulties she has in trying to give the police information on a house that burned down. ✓ HPC 17-05: Complainant alleged that an officer physically attacked her. ✓ HPC 17-06: Complainant alleged that an officer threatened to arrest her when she refused to provide information when the officer responded to a call of her walking eight unleashed dogs. ✓ HPC 17-07: Complainant alleged that an officer's report did not have correct information. 0 Status Report of Referred and Internal Complaints Hawaii Police Commission Meeting Agenda February 17, 2017 Page 3 (OPEN SESSION) ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Correspondence No. 17-02: Request for legal counsel for former Officer Jody Buddemeyer. • Consideration and Investigation of Complaints ✓ HPC 16-49 ✓ HPC 16-50 ✓ HPC 16-51 ✓ HPC 17-01A & B ✓ HPC 17-02 ✓ HPC 17-03 ✓ HPC 17-05 ✓ HPC 17-06 ✓ HPC 17-07 ANNOUNCEMENTS • The Police Commission's next monthly meeting will be on Friday, March 17, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building G Conference Room, 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.