Content Warning: This article mentions violence, injuries and allegations of police brutality, which may be distressing for some readers. Discretion is advised.

Over the past couple of years, incidents of alleged police brutality have sparked global anger and heated debate, particularly when unarmed people and the elderly have been affected.

One case of this is when care home resident Clare Nowland was tasered in New South Wales back in May this year after she allegedly approached the officers while holding her knife and failing to drop it. Sadly, she died from her injuries.

A follow-up story on this incident was an accusation against the NSW police force of a cover-up in their handling of the situation. Read more about the story here.

While no one should ever be subjected to such a heartless and severe experience, unfortunately, we need to share the story of one elderly man who was allegedly was tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers at a residential facility last month.

On 26 October, in Adelaide’s south, an elderly man was allegedly tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers in a care home after an altercation between them, resulting in minor injuries.

‘The man, aged in his 60s, was restrained by police and sustained minor injuries during the arrest,’ the police said.

After a complaint was made to the Office for Public Integrity and South Australia Police, bodycam footage of the incident was viewed, and investigators began criminal and disciplinary investigations.

Two police officers allegedly tapered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home. Credit: Unsplash

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens declared a commissioner’s inquiry into the incident.

‘As this incident is the subject of a complaint, the Police Complaints and Discipline Act would ordinarily prohibit the disclosure or publication of information in connection with it,’ the police said.

‘However, the commissioner has determined to authorise both the disclosure and publication of the above information in relation to this complaint, as it is in the public interest to do so,’ they added.

‘No further information in relation to this incident is to be disclosed or published, pursuant to the Police Complaints and Discipline Act.’

After reviewing the footage, the two officers have been removed from duty.

Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams said that the inquiry will be led by a senior police officer and that the Office for Public Integrity will oversee the situation.

‘They have complete oversight,’ Williams said.

She also said that the police responded ‘swiftly’ when they became aware of the incident on Sunday.

‘I think you can read from the response that there is a level of concern that justified a commissioner’s inquiry,’ she added.

However, there will be no disclosure as to whether the man was a resident or an employee of the facility and what events have transpired before the deployment of force.

Williams said that the inquiry might take longer than needed to develop a full picture of what happened. But she was confident about how police officers deployed force in South Australia.

She said, ‘We have a very rigorous training process, and we have a rigorous oversight process in relation to the use of all forms of use of force in the South Australian police.’

‘I’m confident that in the majority of cases, police officers exercise those authorities appropriately.’

It was alleged that the investigation only began when a public complaint was filed, as the incident was not reported up the chain of command. Williams said that this would be investigated as well.

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Key Takeaways

• A criminal investigation has been initiated over the conduct of two police officers who allegedly tasered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home.
• The incident occurred in Adelaide’s south and provoked concerns after bodycam footage was reviewed, leading to both disciplinary and criminal investigations.
• The two officers involved have been stood down from their duties as a commissioner's inquiry is conducted into the incident, overseen by the independent Office for Public Integrity.
• This incident was allegedly not reported up the chain of command and only came to light due to a public complaint, which will also form part of the investigation.
  

Members, always stay safe!

What are your thoughts about this incident in Adelaide? Have you or anyone you know witnessed incidents like this? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

 

[MHM]

Content Warning: This article mentions violence, injuries and allegations of police brutality, which may be distressing for some readers. Discretion is advised.

Over the past couple of years, incidents of alleged police brutality have sparked global anger and heated debate, particularly when unarmed people and the elderly have been affected.

One case of this is when care home resident Clare Nowland was tasered in New South Wales back in May this year after she allegedly approached the officers while holding her knife and failing to drop it. Sadly, she died from her injuries.

A follow-up story on this incident was an accusation against the NSW police force of a cover-up in their handling of the situation. Read more about the story here.

While no one should ever be subjected to such a heartless and severe experience, unfortunately, we need to share the story of one elderly man who was allegedly was tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers at a residential facility last month.

On 26 October, in Adelaide’s south, an elderly man was allegedly tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers in a care home after an altercation between them, resulting in minor injuries.

‘The man, aged in his 60s, was restrained by police and sustained minor injuries during the arrest,’ the police said.

After a complaint was made to the Office for Public Integrity and South Australia Police, bodycam footage of the incident was viewed, and investigators began criminal and disciplinary investigations.

View attachment 34143

Two police officers allegedly tapered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home. Credit: Unsplash

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens declared a commissioner’s inquiry into the incident.

‘As this incident is the subject of a complaint, the Police Complaints and Discipline Act would ordinarily prohibit the disclosure or publication of information in connection with it,’ the police said.

‘However, the commissioner has determined to authorise both the disclosure and publication of the above information in relation to this complaint, as it is in the public interest to do so,’ they added.

‘No further information in relation to this incident is to be disclosed or published, pursuant to the Police Complaints and Discipline Act.’

After reviewing the footage, the two officers have been removed from duty.

Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams said that the inquiry will be led by a senior police officer and that the Office for Public Integrity will oversee the situation.

‘They have complete oversight,’ Williams said.

She also said that the police responded ‘swiftly’ when they became aware of the incident on Sunday.

‘I think you can read from the response that there is a level of concern that justified a commissioner’s inquiry,’ she added.

However, there will be no disclosure as to whether the man was a resident or an employee of the facility and what events have transpired before the deployment of force.

Williams said that the inquiry might take longer than needed to develop a full picture of what happened. But she was confident about how police officers deployed force in South Australia.

She said, ‘We have a very rigorous training process, and we have a rigorous oversight process in relation to the use of all forms of use of force in the South Australian police.’

‘I’m confident that in the majority of cases, police officers exercise those authorities appropriately.’

It was alleged that the investigation only began when a public complaint was filed, as the incident was not reported up the chain of command. Williams said that this would be investigated as well.

.

Key Takeaways

• A criminal investigation has been initiated over the conduct of two police officers who allegedly tasered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home.
• The incident occurred in Adelaide’s south and provoked concerns after bodycam footage was reviewed, leading to both disciplinary and criminal investigations.
• The two officers involved have been stood down from their duties as a commissioner's inquiry is conducted into the incident, overseen by the independent Office for Public Integrity.
• This incident was allegedly not reported up the chain of command and only came to light due to a public complaint, which will also form part of the investigation.

Members, always stay safe!

What are your thoughts about this incident in Adelaide? Have you or anyone you know witnessed incidents like this? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Readers should always be aware that the publication of a unilateral perspective of an incident such as this (and that which occurred previously in NSW) can result in a misguided understanding of how and why the incidents occurred. Such occurrences do not happen in a vacuum. Pre-emptory publication, without the ambit of full facts can lead to regrettable injustice and the growth of bias in the community.

 

[Shane/#]

Content Warning: This article mentions violence, injuries and allegations of police brutality, which may be distressing for some readers. Discretion is advised.

Over the past couple of years, incidents of alleged police brutality have sparked global anger and heated debate, particularly when unarmed people and the elderly have been affected.

One case of this is when care home resident Clare Nowland was tasered in New South Wales back in May this year after she allegedly approached the officers while holding her knife and failing to drop it. Sadly, she died from her injuries.

A follow-up story on this incident was an accusation against the NSW police force of a cover-up in their handling of the situation. Read more about the story here.

While no one should ever be subjected to such a heartless and severe experience, unfortunately, we need to share the story of one elderly man who was allegedly was tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers at a residential facility last month.

On 26 October, in Adelaide’s south, an elderly man was allegedly tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers in a care home after an altercation between them, resulting in minor injuries.

‘The man, aged in his 60s, was restrained by police and sustained minor injuries during the arrest,’ the police said.

After a complaint was made to the Office for Public Integrity and South Australia Police, bodycam footage of the incident was viewed, and investigators began criminal and disciplinary investigations.

View attachment 34143

Two police officers allegedly tapered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home. Credit: Unsplash

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens declared a commissioner’s inquiry into the incident.

‘As this incident is the subject of a complaint, the Police Complaints and Discipline Act would ordinarily prohibit the disclosure or publication of information in connection with it,’ the police said.

‘However, the commissioner has determined to authorise both the disclosure and publication of the above information in relation to this complaint, as it is in the public interest to do so,’ they added.

‘No further information in relation to this incident is to be disclosed or published, pursuant to the Police Complaints and Discipline Act.’

After reviewing the footage, the two officers have been removed from duty.

Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams said that the inquiry will be led by a senior police officer and that the Office for Public Integrity will oversee the situation.

‘They have complete oversight,’ Williams said.

She also said that the police responded ‘swiftly’ when they became aware of the incident on Sunday.

‘I think you can read from the response that there is a level of concern that justified a commissioner’s inquiry,’ she added.

However, there will be no disclosure as to whether the man was a resident or an employee of the facility and what events have transpired before the deployment of force.

Williams said that the inquiry might take longer than needed to develop a full picture of what happened. But she was confident about how police officers deployed force in South Australia.

She said, ‘We have a very rigorous training process, and we have a rigorous oversight process in relation to the use of all forms of use of force in the South Australian police.’

‘I’m confident that in the majority of cases, police officers exercise those authorities appropriately.’

It was alleged that the investigation only began when a public complaint was filed, as the incident was not reported up the chain of command. Williams said that this would be investigated as well.

.

Key Takeaways

• A criminal investigation has been initiated over the conduct of two police officers who allegedly tasered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home.
• The incident occurred in Adelaide’s south and provoked concerns after bodycam footage was reviewed, leading to both disciplinary and criminal investigations.
• The two officers involved have been stood down from their duties as a commissioner's inquiry is conducted into the incident, overseen by the independent Office for Public Integrity.
• This incident was allegedly not reported up the chain of command and only came to light due to a public complaint, which will also form part of the investigation.

Members, always stay safe!

What are your thoughts about this incident in Adelaide? Have you or anyone you know witnessed incidents like this? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

this shouldn't happen

 

[CristinaV]

Content Warning: This article mentions violence, injuries and allegations of police brutality, which may be distressing for some readers. Discretion is advised.

Over the past couple of years, incidents of alleged police brutality have sparked global anger and heated debate, particularly when unarmed people and the elderly have been affected.

One case of this is when care home resident Clare Nowland was tasered in New South Wales back in May this year after she allegedly approached the officers while holding her knife and failing to drop it. Sadly, she died from her injuries.

A follow-up story on this incident was an accusation against the NSW police force of a cover-up in their handling of the situation. Read more about the story here.

While no one should ever be subjected to such a heartless and severe experience, unfortunately, we need to share the story of one elderly man who was allegedly was tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers at a residential facility last month.

On 26 October, in Adelaide’s south, an elderly man was allegedly tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers in a care home after an altercation between them, resulting in minor injuries.

‘The man, aged in his 60s, was restrained by police and sustained minor injuries during the arrest,’ the police said.

After a complaint was made to the Office for Public Integrity and South Australia Police, bodycam footage of the incident was viewed, and investigators began criminal and disciplinary investigations.

View attachment 34143

Two police officers allegedly tapered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home. Credit: Unsplash

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens declared a commissioner’s inquiry into the incident.

‘As this incident is the subject of a complaint, the Police Complaints and Discipline Act would ordinarily prohibit the disclosure or publication of information in connection with it,’ the police said.

‘However, the commissioner has determined to authorise both the disclosure and publication of the above information in relation to this complaint, as it is in the public interest to do so,’ they added.

‘No further information in relation to this incident is to be disclosed or published, pursuant to the Police Complaints and Discipline Act.’

After reviewing the footage, the two officers have been removed from duty.

Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams said that the inquiry will be led by a senior police officer and that the Office for Public Integrity will oversee the situation.

‘They have complete oversight,’ Williams said.

She also said that the police responded ‘swiftly’ when they became aware of the incident on Sunday.

‘I think you can read from the response that there is a level of concern that justified a commissioner’s inquiry,’ she added.

However, there will be no disclosure as to whether the man was a resident or an employee of the facility and what events have transpired before the deployment of force.

Williams said that the inquiry might take longer than needed to develop a full picture of what happened. But she was confident about how police officers deployed force in South Australia.

She said, ‘We have a very rigorous training process, and we have a rigorous oversight process in relation to the use of all forms of use of force in the South Australian police.’

‘I’m confident that in the majority of cases, police officers exercise those authorities appropriately.’

It was alleged that the investigation only began when a public complaint was filed, as the incident was not reported up the chain of command. Williams said that this would be investigated as well.

.

Key Takeaways

• A criminal investigation has been initiated over the conduct of two police officers who allegedly tasered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home.
• The incident occurred in Adelaide’s south and provoked concerns after bodycam footage was reviewed, leading to both disciplinary and criminal investigations.
• The two officers involved have been stood down from their duties as a commissioner's inquiry is conducted into the incident, overseen by the independent Office for Public Integrity.
• This incident was allegedly not reported up the chain of command and only came to light due to a public complaint, which will also form part of the investigation.

Members, always stay safe!

What are your thoughts about this incident in Adelaide? Have you or anyone you know witnessed incidents like this? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Police just don't learn how to deal with the elderly, particularly those suffering with dementia.
Training is required!

 

[bschulze]

Readers should always be aware that the publication of a unilateral perspective of an incident such as this (and that which occurred previously in NSW) can result in a misguided understanding of how and why the incidents occurred. Such occurrences do not happen in a vacuum. Pre-emptory publication, without the ambit of full facts can lead to regrettable injustice and the growth of bias in the community.

 

[JayEeGeeP]

Apparently he had MND. It's happening all to often.

 

[ElizabethL]

Apparently he had MND. It's happening all too often.

“Apparently”, nobody knows for sure just yet what exactly happened or what condition the man has. It would be best for all concerned if people didn’t speculate. It would be distressing enough for those involved.

 

[elchapo]

The people who perpetrated that cowardly act should pay attention to, and reflect upon, the following words uttered by Victoria's Police Commissioner after the tragic and heart-breaking accident that happened a few days ago: "life's so fragile".

 

[Gsr]

I think more police training in handling elderly people wouldn’t go astray. Perhaps when they get called to an aged care home they should leave their tasers in the car, it would prevent them from being used on older people who may have health conditions that mean they don’t actually know what they are doing. I realise some people can become unmanageable when angry but I’m sure between the staff and a couple of policeman the situation should be able to be managed without resorting to using a taser.

 

[Knell]

Just in the last couple of days, at a Gold Coast hospital, a dementia patient walked into another hospital room, assaulted and caused death to another patient while he slept. That isn't fair either. Regarding this particular incident - I do not make assumptions or pass judgement as the facts are not known at this stage.

 

[Rob44]

Perhaps calling in police to deal with elderly people who may be confused etc is not the appropriate thing to do?

 

[Phantom55]

Content Warning: This article mentions violence, injuries and allegations of police brutality, which may be distressing for some readers. Discretion is advised.

Over the past couple of years, incidents of alleged police brutality have sparked global anger and heated debate, particularly when unarmed people and the elderly have been affected.

One case of this is when care home resident Clare Nowland was tasered in New South Wales back in May this year after she allegedly approached the officers while holding her knife and failing to drop it. Sadly, she died from her injuries.

A follow-up story on this incident was an accusation against the NSW police force of a cover-up in their handling of the situation. Read more about the story here.

While no one should ever be subjected to such a heartless and severe experience, unfortunately, we need to share the story of one elderly man who was allegedly was tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers at a residential facility last month.

On 26 October, in Adelaide’s south, an elderly man was allegedly tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers in a care home after an altercation between them, resulting in minor injuries.

‘The man, aged in his 60s, was restrained by police and sustained minor injuries during the arrest,’ the police said.

After a complaint was made to the Office for Public Integrity and South Australia Police, bodycam footage of the incident was viewed, and investigators began criminal and disciplinary investigations.

View attachment 34143

Two police officers allegedly tapered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home. Credit: Unsplash

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens declared a commissioner’s inquiry into the incident.

‘As this incident is the subject of a complaint, the Police Complaints and Discipline Act would ordinarily prohibit the disclosure or publication of information in connection with it,’ the police said.

‘However, the commissioner has determined to authorise both the disclosure and publication of the above information in relation to this complaint, as it is in the public interest to do so,’ they added.

‘No further information in relation to this incident is to be disclosed or published, pursuant to the Police Complaints and Discipline Act.’

After reviewing the footage, the two officers have been removed from duty.

Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams said that the inquiry will be led by a senior police officer and that the Office for Public Integrity will oversee the situation.

‘They have complete oversight,’ Williams said.

She also said that the police responded ‘swiftly’ when they became aware of the incident on Sunday.

‘I think you can read from the response that there is a level of concern that justified a commissioner’s inquiry,’ she added.

However, there will be no disclosure as to whether the man was a resident or an employee of the facility and what events have transpired before the deployment of force.

Williams said that the inquiry might take longer than needed to develop a full picture of what happened. But she was confident about how police officers deployed force in South Australia.

She said, ‘We have a very rigorous training process, and we have a rigorous oversight process in relation to the use of all forms of use of force in the South Australian police.’

‘I’m confident that in the majority of cases, police officers exercise those authorities appropriately.’

It was alleged that the investigation only began when a public complaint was filed, as the incident was not reported up the chain of command. Williams said that this would be investigated as well.

.

Key Takeaways

• A criminal investigation has been initiated over the conduct of two police officers who allegedly tasered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home.
• The incident occurred in Adelaide’s south and provoked concerns after bodycam footage was reviewed, leading to both disciplinary and criminal investigations.
• The two officers involved have been stood down from their duties as a commissioner's inquiry is conducted into the incident, overseen by the independent Office for Public Integrity.
• This incident was allegedly not reported up the chain of command and only came to light due to a public complaint, which will also form part of the investigation.

Members, always stay safe!

What are your thoughts about this incident in Adelaide? Have you or anyone you know witnessed incidents like this? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

why does it take 2 burly cops to handle an aged offender, surely 2 cops can handle an aged offender, if they are concerned for their safety ,then get a job in a library, they are obviously not suited for the job,im 79 and handicapped and I could subdue an aged person without a weapon and im only 5'5....whats with these cops...are they scared, I thought cops were trained in unarmed combat. 2 onto 1 doesn't require any great fighting skills, ....very disappointing, I hope I don't ever need the services of a cop

 

[Motorbike Santa]

yet another elderly person being attacked by police this time is SA...well surprise, I am 66 and a disabled pensioner and I do my faithfull version of st nicholas a number of times a year for no fee and well known around the penninsula and frankston as motorbike santa. I am mostly seen on my harley around the mornington penninsula. Last year 2 days before christmas eve when I was doing santa at the brotherhood of st lawrence I needed to get 4 items from bunnings...the hate there towards me was palpable and police were called and I was dragged off my walking aid and then beaten anconcious and ribs broken. I am still fiting the police in the frankston courts. This is not the first time I have been beaten by police, 2008 I was beaten unconcious at sydney virgin terminal because I asked for my waling aid to be returned to me...2 years of court, I won but police refused to pay the 32000 costs awarded....

 

[Macarj]

It worries me that our police seem to be going down the path of USA police I watch a lot of what the USA police do, police are suppose to work for the public not against now where not talking about hardened criminals here they're old people in homes for the aged as you get older a lot of people do have memory problems there is absolutely no need to taser or spray a normal citizen let alone on older citizen

 

[Defiant540]

Readers should always be aware that the publication of a unilateral perspective of an incident such as this (and that which occurred previously in NSW) can result in a misguided understanding of how and why the incidents occurred. Such occurrences do not happen in a vacuum. Pre-emptory publication, without the ambit of full facts can lead to regrettable injustice and the growth of bias in the community.

speak English please

 

[Bom]

Content Warning: This article mentions violence, injuries and allegations of police brutality, which may be distressing for some readers. Discretion is advised.

Over the past couple of years, incidents of alleged police brutality have sparked global anger and heated debate, particularly when unarmed people and the elderly have been affected.

One case of this is when care home resident Clare Nowland was tasered in New South Wales back in May this year after she allegedly approached the officers while holding her knife and failing to drop it. Sadly, she died from her injuries.

A follow-up story on this incident was an accusation against the NSW police force of a cover-up in their handling of the situation. Read more about the story here.

While no one should ever be subjected to such a heartless and severe experience, unfortunately, we need to share the story of one elderly man who was allegedly was tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers at a residential facility last month.

On 26 October, in Adelaide’s south, an elderly man was allegedly tasered and pepper sprayed by two police officers in a care home after an altercation between them, resulting in minor injuries.

‘The man, aged in his 60s, was restrained by police and sustained minor injuries during the arrest,’ the police said.

After a complaint was made to the Office for Public Integrity and South Australia Police, bodycam footage of the incident was viewed, and investigators began criminal and disciplinary investigations.

View attachment 34143

Two police officers allegedly tapered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home. Credit: Unsplash

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens declared a commissioner’s inquiry into the incident.

‘As this incident is the subject of a complaint, the Police Complaints and Discipline Act would ordinarily prohibit the disclosure or publication of information in connection with it,’ the police said.

‘However, the commissioner has determined to authorise both the disclosure and publication of the above information in relation to this complaint, as it is in the public interest to do so,’ they added.

‘No further information in relation to this incident is to be disclosed or published, pursuant to the Police Complaints and Discipline Act.’

After reviewing the footage, the two officers have been removed from duty.

Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams said that the inquiry will be led by a senior police officer and that the Office for Public Integrity will oversee the situation.

‘They have complete oversight,’ Williams said.

She also said that the police responded ‘swiftly’ when they became aware of the incident on Sunday.

‘I think you can read from the response that there is a level of concern that justified a commissioner’s inquiry,’ she added.

However, there will be no disclosure as to whether the man was a resident or an employee of the facility and what events have transpired before the deployment of force.

Williams said that the inquiry might take longer than needed to develop a full picture of what happened. But she was confident about how police officers deployed force in South Australia.

She said, ‘We have a very rigorous training process, and we have a rigorous oversight process in relation to the use of all forms of use of force in the South Australian police.’

‘I’m confident that in the majority of cases, police officers exercise those authorities appropriately.’

It was alleged that the investigation only began when a public complaint was filed, as the incident was not reported up the chain of command. Williams said that this would be investigated as well.

.

Key Takeaways

• A criminal investigation has been initiated over the conduct of two police officers who allegedly tasered and pepper-sprayed an elderly man in a care home.
• The incident occurred in Adelaide’s south and provoked concerns after bodycam footage was reviewed, leading to both disciplinary and criminal investigations.
• The two officers involved have been stood down from their duties as a commissioner's inquiry is conducted into the incident, overseen by the independent Office for Public Integrity.
• This incident was allegedly not reported up the chain of command and only came to light due to a public complaint, which will also form part of the investigation.

Members, always stay safe!

What are your thoughts about this incident in Adelaide? Have you or anyone you know witnessed incidents like this? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

We don’t know the circumstances of why these oldies were tasered - the police have a damned hard job to do and I support them!

 

[Knell]

speak English please

Sorry - hit like when I mean to hit reply. This speaks to Natural Justice. Our Media loves sensationalism. We certainly do not know the fact and trial by media is unacceptable.

 

[Frida1944]

What is going on with the Australian police force?
Yet another situation where a vulnerable person is subjected to violence by the police.
There is something far wrong when two fit men can't handle a man in his 60s without resorting to the use of a taser.
It seems the training is sadly lacking, and possibly the calibre of the recruits leaves a lot to be desired.
They are supposed to be the public's protectors, not their assailants!

 

[Mazzs1950]

What is going on with the Australian police force?
Yet another situation where a vulnerable person is subjected to violence by the police.
There is something far wrong when two fit men can't handle a man in his 60s without resorting to the use of a taser.
It seems the training is sadly lacking, and possibly the calibre of the recruits leaves a lot to be desired.
They are supposed to be the public's protectors, not their assailants!

How do you know he was a vulnerable when it stated that they were not releasing if he was a resident or employee?

 

[magpie1]

You can't assume or make judgement without knowing ALL of the facts....Be patient, the details will be released when the time is appropriate to do so.