Hawaii fall (Hawaii Police Department)
| Multi Request | Hawaii fall |
| Submitted | Aug. 30, 2023 |
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From: Patrick Wells
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Hawaii Uniform Information Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:
CAD (dispatch) record, written reports, any audio/video documenting the response to/at the incident location including body-worn and "dashcam", and any videos gathered during the investigation into the incident.
Incident: Nonfatal fall, 18yo victim, fell from a cliff on an illegal hiking trail, required helicopter rescue on 8/16/23, victim Caleb Kjenaas. For reference: https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2023/08/17/18-year-old-falls-down-cliff-off-white-road-trail/
This request should not be interpreted to encompass any exempt medical records.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment or by utilizing the link below this message.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Patrick Wells
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Hawaii Uniform Information Practices Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 30, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Patrick Wells
To whom it may concern,
Please see the attached appeal. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Patrick Wells
From: Hawaii Police Department
Dear Mr. Wells:
Please forward OIP a copy of your record request and any response(s) you received so that we may assist you.
Thank you.
Robert Shimizu
Staff Attorney
Office of Information Practices
State of Hawaii
No. 1 Capitol District Building
250 S. Hotel Street, #107
Honolulu, HI 96813
Ph.: (808) 586-1400
Facsimile: (808) 586-1412
Email: oip@hawaii.gov<mailto:oip@hawaii.gov>
Website: http://oip.hawaii.gov<http://oip.hawaii.gov/>
This e-mail has been sent under OIP’s “Attorney of the Day” (AOD) service. The AOD service allows anyone to ask an OIP attorney any UIPA or Sunshine Law question (chapter 92F, and part I of chapter 92, HRS). AOD advice is non-binding, general, informal guidance to the public and to agency and board personnel, and does not have the precedential value of OIP’s formal opinions.
From: Patrick Wells
Mr. Shimizu,
Attached is a copy of both the original request and the follow-up, which were sent via email to copsysop@hawaiicounty.gov. I have received no response from the agency. Please let me know if you need any other information. Thank you,
Patrick Wells
From: Hawaii Police Department
Mr. Wells:
Attached is a letter dated September 26, 2023 from the Office of Information Practices regarding your request for assistance from OIP.
Please contact our office if you have difficulty opening the attachment.
Thank you,
Office of Information Practices
State of Hawaiʹi
No. 1 Capitol District Building
250 S. Hotel Street, #107
Honolulu, HI 96813
Ph: (808) 586-1400
Facsimile: (808) 586-1412
Email: oip@hawaii.gov<mailto:oip@hawaii.gov>
Website: http://oip.hawaii.gov<http://oip.hawaii.gov/>
From: Patrick Wells
Good morning,
I have not received any acknowledgment or response from the agency. Thank you,
Patrick Wells
From: Hawaii Police Department
Aloha Mr. Wells,
Pursuant to your request for CAD (dispatch) record, written reports, any audio/video documenting the response to/at the incident location including body-worn and “dashcam”, and any videos gathered during the investigation into the incident documented under report number, 23-078858. This report documents the nonfatal fall of an 18 year old victim, from a cliff on an illegal hiking trail, which required helicopter rescue on August 16, 2023.
Attached, please find the redacted incident report, as well as the dispatch call detail report. It should be noted that the Hawaii Police Department does not utilize dashcams on our patrol vehicles. Furthermore, no Body Worn Camera footage was captured due to hospital privacy, as police personnel responded to the Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital.
If you have any questions, you may contact me.
Mahalo,
Nelson M. Acob
Lieutenant, Records & ID Section
Hawai’i Police Department
349 Kapiolani Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Office: (808)961-2232
email: Nelson.Acob@hawaiicounty.gov<mailto:Nelson.Acob@hawaiicounty.gov>
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From: Patrick Wells
Good morning,
I have received the requested records! Thanks for your assistance,
Patrick Wells
From: Hawaii Police Department
Mr. Wells:
Attached is a letter dated October 17, 2023 from the Office of Information Practices regarding your request for assistance from OIP.
Please contact our office if you have difficulty opening the attachment.
Thank you,
Office of Information Practices
State of Hawaiʹi
No. 1 Capitol District Building
250 S. Hotel Street, #107
Honolulu, HI 96813
Ph: (808) 586-1400
Facsimile: (808) 586-1412
Email: oip@hawaii.gov<mailto:oip@hawaii.gov>
Website: http://oip.hawaii.gov<http://oip.hawaii.gov/>
