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Home My WebLink About2020 06-25 PC agendaRoy Morita Members: Chair Gerald Bahouth Mary K. Hertog Leina` ala Jardin Kevin Mince Dean Pigao Catherine Adams Vice Chair Kaua‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Employer COUNTY OF KAUA'I POLICE COMMISSION TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA Thursday, June 25, 2020 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter Microsoft Teams Audio: +1 469-848-0234, Conference ID: 600 648 341# This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams conferencing only. Members of the public are invited to join this meeting by calling the number above with the conference ID information. You may test ify during the video conference or submit written testimony in advance of the meeting via e -mail, fax, or mail. To avoid excessive noise/feedback, please mute your microphone except to testify. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL TO ASCERTAIN QUORUM PUBLIC TESTIMONY CHAIR’S COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Next Regular Teleconference Monthly Meeting 9:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020. Executive Session to follow. (Subject to Change) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Open Session Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2020 CHIEF’S MONTHLY REPORTS BUSINESS KPC 2019-36: Discussion and decision-making on recommendations to amend the Police Commission Rules on Administrative Practice and Procedure in accordance to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Section 92-2.5 (a). (On-going) KPC 2020-6 Discussion and decision-making on hosting the 2021 State of Hawai‘i Police Commissioners’ Conference on Kaua‘i. Topics of discussion include but not limited to conference dates and venue. (On-going) Kaua‘i Police Commission Teleconference Meeting– Thursday, June 25, 2020 KPC 2020-12 Discussion and decision-making on undertaking an organizational climate assessment within the Kaua‘i Police Department. KPC 2020-13 Discussion on citizen complaints specifically, what internal mechanism does the Department has to track the number of complaints and the type of citizen complaint an officer has. KPC 2020-14 Discussion on Officer’s duty to intervene and the Department’s use of force policy. KPC 2020-15 Public announcements on the Commission’s disposition for notarized complaints KPC 2020-002 and KPC 2020-003 that were filed with the Kaua‘i Police Commission. KPC 2020-16 Receipt of Civil No. 20-CV-00189-JMS-WRP filed in the United States District Court for the District of Hawai‘i by Plaintiffs Lance Kamuela Gomes; Brandee Leigh Abuan; Indiana Alohikala Gomes; and Bella Auhea Kekauluohi Gomes versus Defendants County of Kaua‘i; Derek S.K. Kawakami; Patrick Porter; Wallace Rezentes Jr.; Robin Serquina; Ellsworth Kaleohi; Ray Ortiz; Kaua‘i Police Department; Chief Todd Raybuck; Kaua‘i Police Commission; Mary K. Hertog; and DOES 1-10. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-4, §92-5 (a) (2) and (4), the purpose of this Executive Session is for the Commission to review and discuss charges brought against an officer in the Kaua‘i Police Department, where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved, provided that if the individual requests an open meeting, an open meeting shall be held; and to consult with its attorney on issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and or liabilities as they may relate to the following agenda items. ES KPC 2020-001: Monthly update by Scott Williamson, Lieutenant, Office of Professional Standards on the status of the Department’s disposition on formal notarized complaints that were filed with the Kaua‘i Police Department, and formal notarized complaints that were filed with the Police Commission and referred to the Office of the Chief for further review. ES KPC 2020-002: Monthly update by Todd G. Raybuck, Chief of Police, Kaua‘i Police Department or his designated representative on any significant adverse incidents/events involving personnel in the Kaua‘i Police Department that could potentially impact the County, the Police Commission and the Kaua‘i Police Department. Kaua‘i Police Commission Teleconference Meeting– Thursday, June 25, 2020 ES KPC 2020-013: Monthly update on the status of an investigation regarding a complaint that was filed against a supervisor in the Kaua‘i Police Department alleging violation of workplace violence and harassment policies. ES KPC 2020-014: Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-4, §92-5 (a) (4), §92-9 (a) (1-4) and (b), the purpose of this Executive Session is for the Commission to approve or amend the regular Executive Session minutes of May 28, 2020 meeting and the minutes of June 16, 2020 Special Executive Session meeting and to consult with its attorney on issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, privileges, immunities, and or liabilities as they may relate to this item. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Ratify the actions taken by Police Commission in Executive Session for the following agenda items: ES KPC 2020-001, ES KPC 2020-002, ES KPC 2020-013 and ES KPC 2020-014. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawai'i Revised Statutes, (“H.R.S.”) §92-7 (a), the Commission may, when deemed necessary, hold an Executive Session on any agenda item without the written public notice if the Executive Session was not anticipated in advance. Any such Executive Session shall be held pursuant to H.R.S. §92-4 and shall be limited to those items described in H.R.S. §92-5(a). Discussions held in Executive Session are closed to the public. ADJOURNMENT cc: Deputy County Attorney Chris Donahoe Chief of Police Todd G. Raybuck WRITTEN TESTIMONY Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24-hours prior to the meeting and must indicate: 1. Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing 2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on; and Send written testimony to: Kaua'i Police Commission C/o Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i 96766; E-Mail: mromo@kauai.gov Phone: (808) 241-4920 Kaua‘i Police Commission Teleconference Meeting– Thursday, June 25, 2020 SPEAKER REGISTRATION Prior to the Day of the Meeting: Persons wishing to testify are requested to register their name, phone number, and agenda item via email at mromo@kauai.gov or by calling 808 241-4920. On the Day of the Meeting: Persons who have not registered to testify by the time the Commission meeting begins will be given an opportunity to speak on an item following oral testimonies of registered speakers. The length of time allocated to person(s) wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the discretion of the chairperson or presiding member. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, or an interpreter for non-English speaking persons, contact Anela Segreti at (808) 241-4917 or asegreti@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.