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HI SCR81
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Clarence Nishihara
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AI Summary
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Requests that each county assess the roles and responsibilities of their county police commissions, with particular focus on police misconduct issues.
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Notes that county police commissions lack authority to direct administrative decisions even when officer misconduct is proven, despite having investigative authority under county charters.
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Urges counties to adopt amendments to their police commissions' roles and responsibilities if assessments determine changes are needed.
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Directs that certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Mayor and Council Chair of each county.
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Prompted by 2014 Honolulu Police Department incident involving an off-duty sergeant in a domestic violence case that drew criticism regarding police accountability and transparency.
Legislative Description
Requesting Each Of The Several Counties To Assess The Roles And Responsibilities Of County Police Commissions, Especially With Regard To Police Misconduct Issues.
Counties
Last Action
The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
3/28/2017