Chapter 11
The door opened and in came 2 people wearing suits, one male and one female.
"Hello I'm police Chief Maxwell this is Senior Detective Lowell I understand you want to speak to us, Mrs?" he greeted not recognising Sam,
"Mrs Shanahan and this is my lawyer Colonel McKenzie, I'd like to amend my statement given to Detective Alison Parks and Detective Roger Mollom yesterday. Specifically changing the identity of my attacker," Sam paused to collect herself, "It wasn't 2 guys breaking in it was my husband Police Chief Peter Shanahan, he assaulted both myself and my son Jacob" Sam told them. They exchanged a look both aware of the magnitude of this allegation.
"Can I ask why you lied in your original statement?" Lowell asked leaning forwards.
"I was in a hospital room with Pete and my son; both officers were under his command. He had already beaten us once. He said he would hurt Jake if we didn't lie" Sam explained.
"Have you any evidence?" Maxwell asked obviously worrying about his job and the consequences of false accusations.
"I have the bruises from long term domestic violence; my son can also provide witness as can his friend Lizzy who witnessed one event."
"We will need to talk to them and get your statement then contact my superiors." He said obviously believing them.
Sam gave them her statement and they left with another officer escorting Sam to the medical officer.
After a full physical Sam was escorted back to them.
"Everything ok Sam?" Jack asked obviously concerned. Sam nodded as the Police Chief came in.
"Well we have everything we need for now, the DA believes we have enough to charge him, however the allegation you made about corruption within Colorado PD gives us great cause for concern." He began, Sam nodded not knowing where this was going but fearing she wouldn't like it. "We need to get someone in there to report a case so we can see who is corrupt."
"Woah no way is Carter doing that" Jack interrupted, but Sam held her hand up. She would at least hear their plan.
"Internal affairs will request a meeting with Chief Shanahan he won't have a choice but to attend, once he leaves we want you to go in like you did today and report the violence, we'll be nearby with internal affairs and you'll have a hidden camera. Chief Shanahan either way will be apprehended"
"I'll do it" Sam told them. Mac and Jack exchanged glances
"We are going too go with you" Mac said certain she was speaking for them both.
"Ok, we'll fit you out with cameras too. Now its going to take some time say 3 days, are you staying somewhere safe where we can get hold of you" he asked. Sam nodded
"She is staying with me" Jack stepped forwards,
"Right we will need the address and contact number." He said. Once they had given it he left telling them that they'd get in touch.
"I think it's time for lunch" Jack announced.