2018-07-17 10:51:59   [English] Hank Smith says: Like I mentioned earlier, I was recently on a leave of absence and haven't been around the

2018-07-17 10:52:26   [English] Hank Smith says: Bureau for a few days. In these few days a conflict between the DA and Chief Murphy developed,

2018-07-17 10:52:45   [English] Hank Smith says: Which I do not know the cause for to be honest. I have only heard something that referred to-

2018-07-17 10:53:15   [English] Hank Smith says: The DA that they would have given input in cases without any requests.

2018-07-17 10:53:31   [English] Steven Spade says: Being the Commanding Officer of the Internal Affairs Bureau, did you believe that

\2018-07-17 10:53:54   [English] Steven Spade says: Anyone within the office had overstepped their duties to the people, or engaged in

2018-07-17 10:54:09   [English] Steven Spade says: Disruption of LSPD administration?


2018-07-17 10:55:12   [English] Hank Smith says: As far as I recall, input that was given from the DA was only given per request. So I can

2018-07-17 10:55:19   [English] Hank Smith says: Not say it was unrequested.

2018-07-17 10:55:41   [English] Steven Spade says: Were you consulted by the Chief in the removal of DA accsess to IA files?

2018-07-17 10:56:10   [English] Hank Smith says: Like I mentioned, I was on leave of absence, and I couldn't be contacted. So no, I was not.

2018-07-17 10:56:29  ★ Steven Spade nods a few times.

2018-07-17 10:56:51   [English] Steven Spade says: Now the Chief has alledged that I, specifically have overstepped my bounds or something along

2018-07-17 10:56:54   [English] Steven Spade says: Those lines.


2018-07-17 10:57:12   [English] Steven Spade says: I believe that you and I have always had a professional relationship and understand


2018-07-17 10:57:26   [English] Steven Spade says: The responsibilities and the scope of the DA's concerns.

2018-07-17 10:57:41   [English] Steven Spade says: Do you see any reason past, present or future, as to why that would not

2018-07-17 10:57:49   [English] Steven Spade says: Be able to continue unmolsted?

2018-07-17 10:57:54  Steven Spade: (( unmolested ))

2018-07-17 10:58:02   [English] Hank Smith says: Not from my side no.

2018-07-17 10:58:20   [English] Steven Spade says: And you are a seasoned Officer.. Do you see any logical reason why the Chief would restrict

2018-07-17 10:58:30   [English] Steven Spade says: The DA from accessing ongoing criminal investigations?


2018-07-17 10:58:54   [English] Steven Spade says: As it stands, we are unable to accsess freely Detective Bureau casefiles.

2018-07-17 10:59:30   [English] Hank Smith says: The detective bureau is not part of my duties, therefore I do not know if there's any

2018-07-17 10:59:43   [English] Hank Smith says: Reason for the Chief to revoke your access from their cases.

2018-07-17 10:59:56   [English] Steven Spade says: Speaking from a place of experience however?
2018-07-17 11:00:43   [English] Hank Smith says: Well, purely based on how thing should run, no. But I haven't focussed myself on the bureau

2018-07-17 11:01:01   [English] Steven Spade says: And in regards to IA, I believe that if you had any issues with the DA's conduct within ongoing

2018-07-17 11:01:03   [English] Hank Smith says: Recently, so I do not know if there is any reason for the Chief to take these actions.

2018-07-17 11:01:22   [English] Steven Spade says: Cases you'd be able to articulate that to me personally and professionally so it would have

2018-07-17 11:01:34   [English] Steven Spade says: Been addressed prior to a full block of accsess?

2018-07-17 11:02:03   [English] Hank Smith says: If I had any issues with your involvement in a case I would pick it up with you personally first

2018-07-17 11:02:06   [English] Hank Smith says: Yes that's right.

2018-07-17 11:02:12   [English] Hank Smith says: To sort it out.