빅토리아 경찰국은 경찰관들이 매우 어려운 상황에 처해 있었으며 전문적이고 책임감 있게 대응했다고 주장합니다. 경찰관들이 불합리하게 행동했다고 생각하지 않는다고 존 더커 경찰서장은 말했습니다. 불행한 상황에 처했을 뿐이라고 생각합니다.

The Victoria Police Department maintains its officers were in a very difficult situation, and reacted professionally and responsibly. I dont feel they acted unreasonably, said police Chief John Ducker. I think they were just caught up in an unfortunate circumstance.