Encouraging -- questions retraction of children's statements due to the level of details given by children Also says (Pt18) Retractions were coerced from the victims and inconsistent. Concerns raised by language by interviewing officer. (Pt19) Officer led child to retract the allegations - also to retract allegations regarding murder of children. ... both based on discussions in car - not recorded. Complaint: Retraction statements were made after the children were threatened. (Pt5) Sufficient evidence has not been proven to substantiate your complaint regarding this point. "the children have not raised any issues w/regard to having been threatened by anyone.
They have been provided counseling and have had the opportunity to speak to someone regarding any threats that were made to them but nothing has come to light. In the absence of any evidence to indicate otherwise, I find that there is no misconduct on the part of the police w/regard to this point." hmmm....? Conflict over medical evidence circulated in September evidently police don't see it until January? Father's home, cell phone never searched. Further investigation into this matter recommended re still outstanding questions. Also recommends different IO be appointed not connected in any way with the original criminal investigation.