Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Allegations of brutality prompt calls for civilian review board

An officer on duty at Area B3 assured Christine Keels that the best way to handle her complaint against an officer would be to talk to a supervisor.

After two weeks and two additional visits to the Mattapan police station, Keels began to feel the wheels of justice grinding to a halt.

"I felt like they were trying to pacify me," she said. "They didn't want me to pursue it."

Eventually, Keels filed a written report with internal affairs, but her ordeal left her with little optimism that the matter will be resolved.

"They're all caught up in a code of silence," she said. "I don't think anything will be resolved. I don't think it's a good idea for the police to …

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