I checked with Eureka City Manager Miles Slattery and EPD Police Chief Steve Watson when there might be an update on the "EPD texts" investigation. Response from Chief Watson (in italics). Mr. Slattery also responded.
"Good morning, John. Our outside, third-party investigation is underway and now we must allow the time, space, and independence for the investigation to complete its work while respecting due process and the law for all involved. It is important to us that this investigation be thorough, complete, fair and objective in order to get to the heart of the matter so that we can then take appropriate and sure action based on the outcome. We are eager to get to get to the bottom of this as soon as possible, and to move forward toward appropriate corrective and accountability measures and community healing.
Both officers are still out on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. I really can’t speak more to the specifics of the investigation that is underway due to its seriousness and the requirements of due process and the law.
Meanwhile, we are continuing to work hard to serve and protect our community while earning and maintaining their trust.
All of the training, culture, and progressive policing techniques and changes we’ve implemented over the past 3 ½ years are making a difference but we are clearly not done and much work remains. We are fully committed to this positive transformation, and more resolute than ever to continue to earn and safeguard our community’s faith and support. We will continue to work toward innovative programs in progressive, community focused ways that align with what our community needs and expects from us.
As difficult and disappointing as this situation has been, I see an opportunity here to affect lasting change that will move our department and our relationship with our community forward.
Respectfully,
Chief Watson
Mr. Slattery said, "Nothing yet." I will follow up in a couple of weeks.
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