Great idea! <modsnip - off topic> and the trampling of the family's human rights as well as that of the deceased victim needs a thorough investigation.
Mass. Congressman demands answers in South Boston apartment investigation
www.boston25news.com
But in her radio interview Monday, Wu seemed to imply that the difference in the descriptions of the incident the two agencies put out likely has more to do with their varying roles in the investigation than anything else.
"There is no reason to question the integrity of any of our agencies and the words they put into those reports. Each one of them works to save lives and ensure the safety of those involved," she said. "There has been additional color and rumor injected into this from other places, and we just want to make sure everyone stays focused on letting everyone do their work. It's still an ongoing death investigation."
Wu said Boston EMS and the Boston Fire Department were first to respond to the scene, and police were called in later once it became a death investigation.
"I think it's important to remember that each of our first responder agencies has a different role to play when on scene at an emergency response," she said. "Each of them arrive at different points in time."
ETA: Wu confirmed Monday that all four children remain in DCF custody.
Wu: ‘No reason to question integrity of any of our agencies' in South Boston death investigation
After being called out for disputing reports from fire officials, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday said there is no reason for anyone to doubt either fire or police accounts of a recent South Boston death investigation. During an appearance on on WBUR’s “Radio Boston,” Wu was asked about the...www.nbcboston.com
What divisive comments? TIA.
I just referred back to your linked BFD narrative. It doesn't mention firefighters hearing "cries for help".
The Boston Police have stated that the adults did not hide or deny there were children in the apartment. They released a press release to rebut unsubstantiated claims in the stemming from a purported Boston Fire report. The BFD report is still not public. The Boston Herald now states it is looking for "more official sources" to substantiate its previous claims. Link provided above.
but then I circle back to why are firefighters asking if children are present in the apartment and what does that have to do with the purpose of their visit, which is rendering aid?
Thank you! I didn't register her prior comments correcting the record as divisive. It reads to me that she is explaining that different departments have different functions. The mayor didn't manufacture this situation. She calmed hysteria with facts and rebutted the salacious reporting. She appears to have done due diligence, including viewing photographs taken at the time in the apartment. The mayor assured people this is not being swept under the rug, that there are active investigations by DCYF and the police. Ultimately, though, the mayor is accountable to the residents of the city, not either union.
Ladder 18 responded and found Boston EMS in the middle of a working arrest. [snip] Boston Police and Boston EMS were on scene.
IMO I think establishing how many and who is present when emergency services arrive on scene would be standard practice for safety reasons. And if those present said no one else was there, but the the emergency personnel could hear other people or children. I imagine that would need to be investigated to find out why.
I don't know a thing about Boston or the politicians there, but this actually sounded pretty fair minded.But in her radio interview Monday, Wu seemed to imply that the difference in the descriptions of the incident the two agencies put out likely has more to do with their varying roles in the investigation than anything else.
"There is no reason to question the integrity of any of our agencies and the words they put into those reports. Each one of them works to save lives and ensure the safety of those involved," she said. "There has been additional color and rumor injected into this from other places, and we just want to make sure everyone stays focused on letting everyone do their work. It's still an ongoing death investigation."
Wu said Boston EMS and the Boston Fire Department were first to respond to the scene, and police were called in later once it became a death investigation.
"I think it's important to remember that each of our first responder agencies has a different role to play when on scene at an emergency response," she said. "Each of them arrive at different points in time."
ETA: Wu confirmed Monday that all four children remain in DCF custody.
Wu: ‘No reason to question integrity of any of our agencies' in South Boston death investigation
After being called out for disputing reports from fire officials, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday said there is no reason for anyone to doubt either fire or police accounts of a recent South Boston death investigation. During an appearance on on WBUR’s “Radio Boston,” Wu was asked about the...
Just because a child gets placed into DCF custody does not mean they are up for adoption, that’s not how it works. The parent will be given a list of criteria they must meet to get the child back. Once the criteria is met, the child goes back to the parent and are checked on for an amount of time. If the criteria is still being met, the case is closed.Murphy1950 said:
On Saturday, Boston Police and Fire crews responded to 381 Old Colony Avenue
Boston City Council will hold hearing after four kids found near corpse, drugs, sex toys
“I filed this hearing order to address what happened at the (Boston Housing Authority) Saturday,” Boston City Councilor-At-Large Erin Murphy told the Herald in a Tuesday text message. “It will come…
www.bostonherald.com
So the police misread the whole mess?? I don't think so.
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I feel like this could be a total whopper of a story to get people up in arms, if you catch my drift. I haven't seen it too widely reported on however. Regardless of any & everything, RIP to the deceased person, and may the children be adopted into loving and understanding homes.
I honestly hope you're wrong. If the initial reports hadn't mentioned anything other than "6 adult men" and the rest of it were still being reported... that the report would be buried.
