The police officer who saved countless lives by killing the Bondi Junction stabbing murderer a week ago feels a “sense of relief” after giving her official statement about what happened and is already looking forward to getting back to work.
Inspector Amy Scott shot Joel Cauchi dead at the Westfield shopping center in Sydney’s east last Saturday after he killed six people and injured many more, including a little girl.
Scott waited three days before giving his statement to investigators Tuesday, after his colleagues in the police union advised him to do so.
He did this to make sure he was physically and mentally well enough to talk about what happened on the day of the tragedy.
“It was with a sense of relief that he was able to give his version of events,” Police Association of New South Wales chief Kevin Morton said. The Daily Telegraph.
Inspector Amy Scott (pictured) shot Joel Cauchi dead at Westfield shopping center in Sydney’s east last Saturday after he killed six people and injured many more, including a baby.
Joel Cauchi is pictured carrying the knife he used to murder six people in Bondi Junction.
Witnesses said that when Inspector Scott (left) shouted “Put him down” at Cauchi (right), the man charged at her, leaving him no choice but to shoot him.
“There is still a long way to go in the coronary process, but there is certainly a level of relief in getting your story to investigators.”
Morton said Scott wants to return to work, but was advised to take some time off and return to his police duties.
Witnesses said that when she yelled “leave it” to Cauchi, the man charged at her, leaving her no choice but to shoot him.
By the end of that day, Ms Scott had been working for almost 14 hours, prompting her union to advise that she take time to recover before giving her statement on Tuesday.
The Police Association said it works “hand in hand” with the New South Wales Police Force when it comes to the welfare of its members.
Scott would know best when the right time would be to return to work, Morton said.
‘It’s her business, she’s the only one who can make that decision. It is not unusual for agents in this situation to want to return.’
She added that she was the senior officer on duty that day with a team working under her and that she is concerned about making sure everyone is safe.
Morton said the inspector was aware of the public’s great respect for what she did and for saving lives.
But he said she is a “humble person” and believes any other NSW police officer would have done the same thing in the same situation.