POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU 801 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET- HONOLULU. HAWAII 96813 TELEPHONE: (808)529-3111 - INTERNET honolulupd org SUSAN BALLARD KIRK CALDWELL CHIEF MAYOR JOHN MCCARTHY CLYDE H0 DEPUTY CHIEFS OUR REFERENCE AI January 31, 2020 The Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi President State Senate State Capitol, Room 409 415 South Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Dear President Kouchi: In accordance with Section 52D-3.5 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, Reports to the Legislature, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is submitting its 2019 annual report to the Legislature. The report includes a summary of the facts, the nature of the misconduct for each incident that resulted in the suspension or discharge of a police officer, and the disciplinary action imposed. Furthermore, the report also indicates the number of police officers suspended and discharged during 2019 under the following categories of our department's Standards of Conduct: Malicious Use of Physical Force Mistreatment of Prisoners Use of Drugs and Narcotics Cowardice It should be noted that the enclosed summary covers each individual incident for which discipline was meted out by the HPD. Out of that total number, an officer may have been involved in more than one incident and disciplined more than once. Additionally, the discipline meted out in a case is dependent upon the past disciplinary record of the officer. For example, discipline for an officer who has been disciplined recently for the same or similar violation would be more severe than for an officer who has a spotless disciplinary record. St'n'ing and ?Writing lit/ff]! Alp/m The Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi January 31, 2020 Page 2 For the reporting period, 13 of?cers were disciplined for 13 incidents. Should there be any questions, Major Aaron Takasaki-Young of the Human Resources Division may be contacted at 723-3564. Sincerely, Susan Ballard Chief of Police Enclosures cc: Honolulu Police Commission POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU 801 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET - HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 TELEPHONE. (808) 529-3111 - INTERNET SUSAN BALLARD KIRK CALDWELL CHIEF MAYOR JOHN MCCARTHY CLYDE HO DEPUTY CHEEFS oun REFERENCE AI Y-JK January 31, 2020 The Honorable Scott K. Saiki Speaker House of Representatives State Capitol, Room 431 415 South Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Dear Speaker Saiki: In accordance with Section 520-35 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, Reports to the Legislature, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is submitting its 2019 annual report to the Legislature. The report includes a summary of the facts, the nature of the misconduct for each incident that resulted in the suspension or discharge of a police officer, and the disciplinary action imposed. Furthermore, the report also indicates the number of police officers suspended and discharged during 2019 under the following categories of our department?s Standards of Conduct: 1. Malicious Use of Physical Force 2. Mistreatment of Prisoners 3. Use of Drugs and Narcotics 4. Cowardice It should be noted that the enclosed summary covers each individual incident for which discipline was meted out by the HPD. Out of that total number, an officer may have been involved in more than one incident and disciplined more than once. Additionally, the discipline meted out in a case is dependent upon the past disciplinary record of the officer. For example, discipline for an officer who has been disciplined recently for the same or similar violation would be more severe than for an officer who has a spotless disciplinary record. 51711123; and Pltil?r?t?fl'ng I4/ir/r Ala/m The Honorable Scott K. Saiki January 31, 2020 Page 2 For the reporting period, 13 of?cers were disciplined for 13 incidents. Should there be any questions, Major Aaron Takasaki-Young of the Human Resources Division may be contacted at 723?3564. Sincerely, Susan Ballard Chief of Police Enclosures cc: Honolulu Police Commission Honolulu Police Department Legislative Disciplinary Report Reporting Year 2019 PAT . . Ref. No. with Reference No. Summary I Findings Noti?ed Disciplinary Action Status Same Officer 16-006 Swore at the complainant and her passengers in an aggressive and condescending manner. Was Yes *15 days unprofessional and overbearing. Ordered the complainant's passengers to exit the vehicle and walk home. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Harassment *Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 20 days to 15 days. 16-026 Sent the complainant an unwanted and harassing text message. Left a paper bag at the complainant's *No 5 days residence with a harassing message. Conducted personal business while on duty. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Harassment *Unable to meet the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. 16-036 Failed to remain impartial when he contacted another officer and told him not to attend court so that an No *5 days Operating a Verhicle Under the Influence of an lntoxicant case would be dismissed. *Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 10 days to 5 days. 16-048 Failed to immediately investigate a motor vehicle collision involving another officer. Failed to remain impartial No *8 days when the officer had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath and displayed signs of Impairment. Instructed another officer to transport the impaired officer home without approval from a supervisor. *Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 10 days to 8 days. 17-002 Posted an unprofessional and offensive caption on social media. No 1 day A 17-005 As a supervisor, retaliated against a subordinate officer by speaking to the subordinate officer in an No 'Written Reprimand unprofessional manner. *Pursuant to the grievance process. suspension reduced from 1 day to a written reprimand. 17-006 Tested positive during a mandatory drug urinalysis test. No Discharged A 17-027 Failed to notify dispatch or enter into his mobile data computer his attempt to conduct a traffic stop. Failed to No 1 day initiate a Motor Vehicle Collision report or any other appropriate police report. 17-032 Operated a subsidized vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and got into a motor vehicle collision. Yes Discharged Made untruthful statements to investigators at the scene of the motor vehicle collision and throughout the subsequent investigation. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an lntoxicant Inattention to Driving 17-033 As a supervisor, failed to lead and direct a thorough investigation at the scene of a motor vehicle collision No '7 days involving an HPD officer. Failed to recognize the event as one that required supervisor presence and failed to immediately initiate the departmental notification procedure. *Pursuant to the grievance process, the arbitrator reduced the suspension from 10 days to 7 days. FINAL GRIEVANCE PENDING A ARBITRATION Honolulu Police Department Legislative Disciplinary Report Reporting Year 2019 Reference No. Summary I Findings PAT Noti?ed Disciplinary Action Status Ref. Me. with Same Officer 1 7-034 As a supervisor. failed to lead and direct a thorough investigation at the scene of a motor vehicle collision involving an HPD officer. Failed to remain impartial and did not conduct a thorough investigation. Failed to have evidence located. preserved, or recovered at the scene. Failed to provide the Traffic Division with accurate information about injuries to the officer involved in the motor vehicle collision at the scene. Failed to ensure that proper and thorough investigative reports were completed. 'Pursuant to the rievance rocess the arbitrator reduced the sus enslon from 20 da 5 to 5 davs. 1 7-035 No '5 days Failed to remain impartial and did not conduct a thorough investigation of a motor vehicle collision involving an HPD officer. Provided contradictory statements and reports. Failed to have evidence located, preserved. or recovered at the scene. Failed to provide a supervisor with information about injuries to the officer involved in the motor vehicle collision at the scene. *Pursuant to the grievance process. the arbitrator reduced the suspension from 10 days to 5 days. No ?5 days 1 7-036 Failed to conduct a thorough investigation of a motor vehicle collision involving an HPD officer. Provided contradictory statements and reports. Failed to have evidence located. preserved, or recovered at the scene. Failed to provide a supervisor with information about injuries to the officer involved In the motor vehicle collision at the scene. 'Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 10 days to a written reprimand due to additional evidence that came to light which resulted in a reduction in severity of the disciplinary action. No 'Wn'tten Reprimand 17-038 Provided police reports of active investigations to an attorney without authorization and in violation of departmental policy. *Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 5 days to 3 days. No ?3 days 17-044 Used profanity and unprofessional language when interacting with a supervisor. Made derogatory and unprofessional comments about several other supervisors. Called a suspect and made misleading statements about the Honolulu Police Department. No 3 days 1 7-045 ll=rollowing a traffic incident. requested and obtained an address using resources available for law enforcement purposes and shared the address with unauthorized persons in violation of departmental policy. No 5 days 1 8-003 Intentionally damaged the property of another without permission. Failed to report a change of home address as required by policy. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Criminal Property Damaggin the Third Degge Yes 10 days 1 8-004 Conducted personal business by engaging in sexual activity while on duty and under the color of police authority. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Sexual Assault in the Second Degree Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree Yes Discharged 13-006 Operated a subsidized vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and rear-ended another vehicle. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicanl Yes Discharged FINAL GRIEVANCE PENDING A ARBITRATION Honolulu Police Department Legislative Disciplinary Report Reporting Year 2019 PAT . Ref. No. with Reference No. Summary] Findings Noti?ed Disciplinary Action Status Same Of?cer 18-010 Acted in an unprofessional and discourteous manner during a traffic stop. No *Written Reprimand *Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 1 day to a written reprimand. 18-015 Operated a personal vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while off duty. Was involved in a motor vehicle Yes *B-month suspension collision and ?ed the scene of the collision. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant 'Pursuant to the grievance process, discharge reduced to 6-month suspension. 18-017 While off duty, arrived at the scene of a traffic stop and drove the motorist away from scene prior to the motorist No *3 days being arrested for Operating a Vehicle Under the influence of an Intoxicant. ?Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 5 days to 3 days. 18-019 Used unreasonable force while effecting an arrest. Yes *Written Reprimand Criminal Conduct initiated: Assault in the Second Degree *Pursuant to the grievance process. suspension reduced from 1 day to a written reprimand. lnfonnation was provided that resulted in a reduction in severity of the disciplinary action. 18-021 Conducted himself in an unprofessional manner during a transaction at a financial institution. Yes *3 days Criminal Conduct Initiated: Harassment *Pursuant to the grievance process. suspension reduced from 5 days to 3 days. 19-001 Failed to immediately notify a supervisor of an on-duty injury and failed to submit proper documentation. Took No 1 day leave without pay without making proper notifications. 19-002 Made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to a coworker. No 1 day 19-003 Reported sick for multiple scheduled work shifts to attend an off-island athletic event. Was initially No 60 days uncooperative during the administrative investigation. 19-004 Grabbed and pushed an individual against a door. Failed to provide badge number upon request. Failed to Yes 1 day submit a report for the physical encounter with the individual. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Assault in the Third Degree 19-005 Failed to report and remain at work during scheduled shift. Participated in an athletic event during working No 3 days hours. 19-006 Displayed material of a sexual nature to subordinate officers. No 3 days 19-007 Failed to make proper notifications for not reporting to work on more than one occasion. No 1 day 19-008 [Was involved in multiple at-lauIt motor vehicle collisions. No 1 day FINAL GRIEVANCE PENDING A ARBITRATION Honolulu Police Department Legislative Disciplinary Report Reporting Year 2019 . PAT . . . Ref. No. with Reference No. Summary I Findings Notified Disciplinary Action Status Same Officer 19-009 Restrained a disorderly family member who was attempting to leave a residence. Yes 1 day A Criminal Conduct Initiated: Abuse of Family or Household Members 19-010 fled the scene of a motor vehicle collision and failed to report the incident in a timely manner. No 1 day 19-011 Failed to properly submit evidence. No ?3 days *Pursuant to the grievance process, suspension reduced from 5 days to 3 days. 19-012 Staged the burglary of his residence and burnt his vehicle in an attempt to collect an insurance payment. Made 'No Discharged a false police report and collected an insurance payment due to a fraudulent claim. Criminal Conduct Initiated: Insurance Fraud Theft False Reporting to Law-Enforcement Authorities *State Attorney General handled investigation 19-013 Failed to take appropriate action and failed to report the incident when an individual was forced to lick a urinal. 'No Discharged Criminal Conduct Initiated: Conspiracy Against Rights Deprivation of Rights Under Color oi Law took over investigation FINAL GRIEVANCE PENDING A ARBITRATION Honolulu Police Department Legislative Disciplinary Report Reporting Year 2019 Suspended Discharged Standard of Conduct 0 0 Malicious Use of Physical Force 0 0 Mistreatment of Prisoners 0 0 Use of Drugs and Narcotics 0 Cowardice