Sister of Haverhill officer who died all of the sudden requires transparency amid division controversies

[ad_1] Sister of Haverhill officer who died all of the sudden requires transparency amid division controversies

Haverhill’s Police chief is on go away following main controversies within the metropolis.

Boston 25 obtained a letter reportedly written by households of Haverhill cops criticizing the chief for the dealing with of latest controversies – together with the demise of a person in police custody and the sudden passing of officer Katelyn Tully.

Amanda Tully, Katelyn’s sister, spoke solely with Boston 25. Amanda says the morning of Katelyn’s passing, she contacted Haverhill police for assist, however says her dialog with Chief Pistone was disappointing.

“It took him three hours to name me again, and his phrases to me had been empty. It was heartless, it was disgusting, and simply attempting to save lots of his personal,” stated Amanda Tully. “He has not known as my father, our father, or our mom to specific his condolences in any respect.”

The division has been the middle of controversy. Again in July, it was reported that 43-year-old Francis Gigliotti died in police custody. It’s nonetheless unclear if the seven officers concerned, who had been positioned on paid go away, will face any expenses.

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Amanda tells Boston 25 Information, Katelyn tried to save lots of Gigliotti’s life by administering CPR-her surprising passing now additionally elevating concern.

“There might be a situation the place that is only a non-public method and the Chief is taking break day for himself to attend to non-public points, however extra on the general public view if there's a sense of scrutiny based mostly on the path of the division, the management of the division there might be strain from metropolis corridor, from the mayor’s workplace.” stated Legislation Enforcement and Safety Skilled Todd McGhee.

Boston 25 contacted Haverhill Police for touch upon concern and context on the go away of absence. We haven’t heard again but.

“In the event you wanted an ear or a hug at 2:30 within the morning she was going to be there and she or he was going to present you a hug and she or he was going to take heed to the whole lot,” stated Amanda Tully.