Police prosecutor Scott Hutchison emphasized that Insp. Joyce Schertzer’s actions, which included obstructing an investigation involving her nephew, demonstrate a serious breach of duty that should not go unchecked. He stated that a penalty with a "real sting" is necessary to deter similar misconduct among officers in the future. The prosecutor specifically requested that Schertzer be demoted from inspector to staff sergeant for a year, reflecting the seriousness of the offense.
Defense lawyer Joanne Mulcahy argued for a lighter penalty, characterizing the incident as a mistake, pointing to Schertzer's 35 years of otherwise exemplary service. Mulcahy claimed that the consequences of her actions, such as missing promotion opportunities and financial losses, were already significant, and stressed that a reprimand or a pay forfeiture would be a reasonable outcome.
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