OpenCdA’s earlier posts about the death of Council rancher Jack Yantis after his encounter with two Adams County deputy sheriffs on November 1 tried to explain that thorough investigations take time.
Here is a press release issued today by the Idaho State Police concerning an unrelated officer-involved incident in Middleton in March. It gives readers some insight into just how long officer-involved death investigations can take.
Thoroughness and clarity trumps speed.
Addendum on 11-12-2015 at 12:26 p.m.: Here is the Idaho Statesman’s reporting on the press conference. It includes a segment of the video and audio from the deputy’s body-worn camera/mic.