That is already clear. I responded based on the information he gave me. What information? That he had detained a woman carrying restricted internal review records under questionable circumstances.
Blake nodded. And after you arrived, I reviewed the incident. Did that include the dash camera? I reviewed the evidence status.
Did you physically handle the camera? Dugan paused. Yes. Did you handle the memory card?
I may have. Did you break it? Dugan's expression tightened. I don't recall damaging it.
Blake did not react. Did you remove pages from the transition package? No. Did you change the evidence packaging? The original packaging was compromised.
Did you alter the electronic classification? I performed a supervisory correction. Blake looked down at her notes. What was incorrect about the original classification?
Dugan hesitated again. The equipment was damaged. Who determined that? Mercer reported.
The media was unreadable. Blake looked at him. So, your correction relied on Mercer's statement. Yes.
And you did not independently verify the device. I'm not a digital technician. Blake closed the notebook. That will be all for now.
Dugan frowned. That's it for this interview. He stood slowly. You understand what Mercer is going to do, don't you?
Blake remained seated. What do you think he's going to do? He's going to blame everyone around him. That sounds like something you should discuss with your attorney.
Dugan left without responding. Mercer was waiting near the hallway. What did you tell them? Dugan kept walking.
Nothing that concerns you. Mercer followed him. You said you were going to handle this. Lower your voice.
You told me what to put in the report. Dugan stopped. Several deputies looked up. He turned toward Mercer.
I told you to write an accurate report. Mercer stared at him. No, you didn't. Dugan's voice stayed controlled.
Think very carefully before you continue. Mercer stepped closer. You told me to write that her refusals were non-compliance. You told me to make the vehicle entry sound necessary.
You told me the camera was unreadable. I repeated what you told me. That's not true. Noah stood near the evidence workstation and heard every word.
So did two other deputies. Dugan noticed the attention gathering around them. This conversation is over. Mercer gave a short laugh.