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Panel questions walk‑throughs, union counsel presence and evidence access in Torres Santiago review
Summary
During the Clark County public review, the FIT described voluntary walk‑throughs conducted with Las Vegas Police Protective Association counsel present, officers' access to body‑worn camera footage before walk‑throughs, and confirmed the driver of the stolen vehicle requested counsel and that questioning stopped.
A central line of questioning during the Clark County fact‑finding review into the death of E.S.L. Torres Santiago focused on investigative procedure: how FIT conducts walk‑throughs, the presence of union counsel, the timing of interviews, and access to evidence by involved officers.
Ombudsman Michael Troiani and panel members asked Detective Gilberto Valenzuela how walk‑throughs and voluntary statements are handled. Valenzuela said walk‑throughs are voluntary, commonly conducted within six to 72 hours after an incident, and often occur with Las Vegas Police Protective Association (LVPPA) counsel or representatives present to lead or advise the…
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