If you tuned into the KREM's WUB morning show today, you may have seen the Commander of the Gang Suppression Unit, Inspector Mark Flowers, making a guest appearance.
He made wholesale accusations against the media, especially Channel 7, of malicious intent and defamation.
He was referring to the story which we ran about the 2 women on Wilson Street who claim that he acted inappropriately and roughed them and several children up.
Well, Flowers says that he has sought legal advice, and will be taking action against this and 2 other media houses, which is his right.
But while he takes us to court, Police say Flowers is also under investigation by the Professional Standards Branch for his actions on that very same night.
Today, the Police Press Officer told us more:
Rafael Martinez, Public Relation Officer - Police Department
"Whenever there is any infraction from any police officer, anybody can come and make a formal report or a complaint against the police officer to the professional standards branch and that in deed has happen in this situation and we normally give it at least a 3 week period for them to investigate, to find out exactly if any charges would be brought against that particular officer. So again, it's in its infancy stages and I would really hope you give it some time for the investigators to make investigation."
Reporter
"But Mr. Flowers is being investigated?"
Rafael Martinez
"The case is being investigated which involves him."
We will update you on the progress of the case.
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