From the Colorado Springs Independent:  Officials continue to refuse to release the internal affairs file of Officer Tyler Walker because it’s “contrary to the public interest.”

If that sounds familiar, it should. We reported last month that our previous efforts to shake loose the report were unsuccessful.

But when the Colorado Springs Police Department earlier this month forked over the IA file for officers involved in the March arrest of Ryan and Benjamin Brown, we figured, hey, let’s try again.

About a week after releasing the Brown file, Police Chief Pete Carey issued this statement: Prior to any findings being made on an internal investigation the complaint is thoroughly investigated. I thank the public for their patience in this process. While we would like to have released this information earlier there is a balance that must take into account the on-going criminal investigation as well as preserving the rights of complainants and all parties involved in the investigative process.

Traffic stops offer many different perspectives from that of police officers to the drivers and passengers and bystanders or witnesses standpoint. This investigation included interviews with independent witnesses. This dichotomy of views can sometimes cause conflicts in expectations and outcomes.

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