Can’t you read? The police chief said there wasn’t another cop there to witness the event. He wouldn’t lie to cover up an abusive officer would he?
Police powers are limited, they’ve forgotten that and need to be reminded.
The dude has some pull somewhere, huh?
Actually, there are persistent reports that the PTB have scheduled a massive increase in their powers and policies vis a vis the serfs.
ANYONE observed, caught in a crime is to be shot dead instantly on site.
No expensive judge, jury etc. Just a bit of messy clean-up that more serfs can handle.
Also helps reach the goal of a world wide population of 200 million.