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I want to see the statement Officer Miller filed against my grandson. Then, I want to know what evidence, if any, supports his claim of assault beyond his own testimony. Captain Reynolds nodded, opening a thin file folder on her desk.
“Officer Miller’s statement claims that Tyler became verbally abusive when confronted about breaking house rules, then physically assaulted him when asked to leave the premises for the night to cool down. He states that Tyler pushed him against a door frame, resulting in minor injuries.”
Reynolds’ pause was telling. “Officer Peterson didn’t document any visible injuries on Miller.
The responding officer’s initial report mentions Miller’s claim of being pushed, but notes no observable physical evidence.”
“So, we have an adult officer of the law claiming assault by a 16-year-old boy with no witnesses, no documented injuries, and no evidence beyond his word,”
I summarized. “Meanwhile, my grandson has visible marks on his face consistent with being slapped, which your own medical staff has now documented.”
“Yes, that’s an accurate assessment,” Reynolds acknowledged. “And did the responding officers ask why a minor was being put out of his home in the middle of the night or why his mother wasn’t present or whether there was any history of conflict between Miller and my grandson?”
Reynolds closed the folder with a sigh.
“No, they did not. They responded to a call from a fellow officer and processed the situation accordingly.”
“You mean they showed professional courtesy to one of their own at the expense of a child’s rights?”
Reynolds admitted.
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