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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102210_REGULAR_MINUTES_APPROVED COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: Kauai Police Commission Meeting Date: October 22, 2010 Location Mo'ikeha Building— Meeting Room 2 A&B Session begins: 9:05 a.m. I Session ends:9:53 a.m. Present Chair Alfredo Nebre Jr., Vice-Chair Charles Iona, Russell Grady, Rowena Tachibana, Ernest Kanekoa Jr., and James O'Connor Also present: Deputy Chief Mark Begley, Assistant Chief Roy Asher, Acting Assistant Chief Scott Yagihara, Acting Captain Kaleo Perez, Lt's Michael Contrades, Hank Barriga and Sergeant Karen Kapua, Officers Aaron Relacion, and Colin Nesbitt. Deputy County Attorney Jennifer Winn, Administrative Assistant Cyndi Ayonon and Boards and Commissions Staff Mercedes Youn. Excused Commissioner Thomas M. lannucci Absent SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order Chair Nebre called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Approval of Commissioner Agenda Chair Nebre called for the motion to approve the agenda. Tachibana moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Vice- Chair Iona and unanimously carried 6:0. Approval of Vice-Chair Iona Minutes Regular and Executive meeting minutes September 30, 2010. moved to approve the Regular and Chair Nebre called for the motion to approve the meeting minutes. Executive Session meeting minutes of Chair Nebre asked if there was anyone in the public who wished to testify on any of the items listed on the agenda. September 30, 2010; seconded by There was no one in the public to provide testimony. Commissioner Tachibana and unanimously carried 6:0. Recognition and Officer's recognized were: Commendation Officer of the month for September-Aaron Relacion. Report Lt. Michael Contrades commended Officer Relacion for his role in an operational plan which lead to the arrest of an individual who was wanted on fifteen (15) charges relating to multiple counts for criminal property damage in the first degree, reckless driving, driving with an suspended license and contempt of court. Lt. Contrades stated that due to Officer Relacion's initiative and can do attitude that led to the apprehension of the suspect (who was a determent to the community) is highly deserving of being selected as the Officer of Kaua'i Police Commission Open Session October 22, 2010 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION month for September. Deputy Chief Mark Begley presented Officer Relacion with a certificate in recognition of his exemplary and outstanding service to the community on behalf of the citizens of Kaua'i and the members of the Kauai Police Department. • 2010 HSLEOA (Hawai'i State Law Enforcement Officers Association) of the Year—Sgt. Karen Kapua Sgt. Karen Kapua was recognized by Lt. Kaleo Perez. On September 26, 2010, Officer Kapua was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Kapua is an eleven year(11)veteran of the Kaua'i Police Department, who also served as a 911 dispatcher for the department for five (5)years, prior to becoming a police officer. Sergeant Kapua many roles included being the officer in charge of her squad for a number of years for the Llhu'e district. Sgt. Kapua is also a notary public and a certified hostage negotiator with the department and is called upon on numerous occasions to de-escalate confrontations. She was also recognized for her work as a volunteer parent with the Kapa'a "Rancheros"4H Club and has assisted with numerous fund raisers and for her work with the Special Olympics. She is married to the former police Sergeant Irvil Kapua; they have four(4) children, Pohaku, Nalu, Makani and Naele. • 2010 TOP COP—Officer Colin Nesbitt. Lt. Kaleo Perez announced the 2010 Kaua'i Police Department's "Top Cop" of the Year, was Officer Colin Nesbitt. Officer Nesbitt was recognized for his work ethics and productivity, and he was also honored among the many officers throughout the State at the 26`h Annual Top Cop Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet held on Oahu. In addition to the presentation Deputy Mark Begley announced that during the application process for officers for the department, he found that Officer Colin Nesbitt put his personal business aside to assist with the recovery efforts after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Officer Nesbitt donated his time and his own finances to help the residences rebuild their homes. Deputy Chief Begley stated that with this deed, Officer Nesbitt shows true character and is an outstanding performer for the department. • Officer of month for October— Christian Jenkins was presently on vacation, a request was made to defer the presentation to the next Commission's meeting in November by Deputy Chief Mark Begley. Commendation Report The Kaua'i Police Department received a memorandum of commendation and thanks were received involving 6 employees. The letters were forwarded to the employees with the Chief's personal thanks, sent to the Mayor, and filed in each employee's personnel jacket. Employee commended were Lt. Michael Contrades, Sgt. Darren Rose, Officers Elliott Ke, Ginny Pia, Brian Silva Kaua'i Police Commission Open Session October 22, 2010 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION and Daniel Oliveria. They were commended by Ms. Florence Nakakuni, United States Attorney District of Hawaii, for their work with other government agencies in a joint investigation of methamphetamine trafficking. Their team effort resulted in the apprehension and conviction of numerous suspects located in Hawai'i and California. Chief's Monthly Reports include: and Quarterly Report Administrative and Technical Services and Training Report/Orders: Commissioner Grady questioned who designates personnel to attend the Grant Writing workshop. Deputy Chief Begley stated that the majority of training opportunities are offered to all of the employees and sometimes it comes though a recommendation by their supervisors with the approval of Chief Perry. Commissioner Tachibana asked how many officers within the department have been trained to use the taser. Deputy Chief Begley referred the question to Acting Chief Scott Yagihara. AC Yagihara stated that roughly there are forty(40)officers that are trained to use the tasers, and the department will be issuing new tasers that will require additional training for the officers. Vice-Chair Iona stated that HPD received a very generous donation of tasers, with the help of former Chief Lee Donahue; he asked if the Kaua'i Police Department would be receptive to any entity from the community coming forth to donate tasers to the department. Deputy Chief Begley said absolutely, noting that any donations must have the approval of the County Council. Fiscal Report Patrol and Traffic Report Community Oriented Policing Reports for October 2010 for the districts of Lihu'e, Waimea and Hanalei Investigative Services Report Administrative Notices: o 2010-07 81s' Police Services Officer Recruit Class Graduation Personnel Orders: 0 2010-13 Transfer o 2010-14 Assignment, Transfer and New Hire and Retirement o 2010-15 Assignment o 2010-16 Special Assignment o 2010-17 Assignment General Orders: Kaua'i Police Commission Open Session October 22, 2010 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION o 2010-10 Labor-Management Disputes 0 2010-11 Discrimination Complaint Procedures Chief's Announcements: none Business KPC 2010-25 Public Announcement for KPC 10-33, for notarized complaint filed against three (3) Officers of the Kaua'i Police Department. After deliberation and decision making, the Commission found that based on the nature of the complaint, it is out of the Commission's jurisdiction and therefore, has forwarded the complaint to the Office of the Chief for further review and to investigate. This officially concludes the Commission's review of complaint KPC 10- 33. Announcements Next Meeting—Monday, November 29, 2010. Open Session to begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by Executive Session. Meeting will be held at Mo'ikeha Building Meeting Room 2 A&B. Executive Session Vice-Chair Iona cited the Hawaii Revised Statues at 9:25 a.m. to bring the meeting into Executive Session on matters pursuant to§92-4 and §92-5 (a) (2) (4). The purpose of this Executive Session is to consider and evaluate charges brought against an officer or employee where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved; provided that if the individual concerned requests an open meeting, an open meeting shall be held; and to consult with its Attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities and liabilities as they may relate to the following issues: ES-45 Review of the Kaua'i Police Department's dispositions on complaints filed by the citizens with the Kaua'i Police Commission from January 1 to October 1, 2010. ES-46 KPC 10-34, new notarized complaint filed on 9/30/10, against the Kaua'i Police Department. ES-47, KPC 10-35, new notarized complaint filed on 10/7/10, against an on duty Officer of the Kaua'i Police Department. Chair Nebre called for motion to enter into Executive Session. Commissioner Grady moved to enter into Executive Session; seconded by Commissioner Tachibana and Note: After the motion to enter into Executive Session Chair Nebre called for a 10 minute recess at 9:28 a.m. unanimously carried 6:0 Kaua'i Police Commission Open Session October 22, 2010 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Return to Open Vice-Chair Iona Session to ratify Chair Nebre called for the motion to return to Open Session to ratify the actions taken in Executive Session. moved to ratify the the actions actions taken in taken in Executive Session for Executive items ES-45. ES-46 Session and ES-47;seconded by Commissioner Tachibana and unanimously carried 6:0. Adjournment Vice-Chair Iona Chair Nebre called for the motion to adjourn the meeting. moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Commissioner Tachibana and unanimously carried 6:0. Meeting adjourned at 9:53 a.m. Submitted by: Reviewed and Approved by: Mercedes Youn, Staff Alfredo Nebre Jr., Chair (X) Approved as is. (Approved on 11/29/10) ( ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting.