I've had a conversation with a serving member of the force who said that this conversation did take place. When I spoke with him last night, he told me it was hearsay. I believe it would be prudent to contact the former criminal operations officer of A Division, Chief Superintendent Wayne Watson, to make a determination as to any communication that he had with former Commissioner Zaccardelli and/or retired Staff Sergeant Lewis.
On September 6th, 2007. See this statement in context.