Again we have to understand that police officers are trying to gain the trust of victims and that their priority is to safeguard that victim. They have to gain that trust, so if the victim is reluctant to share information about the perpetrator and is feeling threatened, then the priority is to find housing. As Mr. Flynn, a previous witness, said, it might be a week or a month later or the individual may never press a charge. They just want to find a safe place.
On May 4th, 2023. See this statement in context.