Bemusement at the actions of past senior police executives and their handling of serious complaints against the former Deputy Commissioner. 

A damming Independent Police Conduct Authority report's found a the allegations against Jevon McSkimming - who was gunning for the top job - were not immediately investigated.

The complainant was then charged with harassment.

Lawyer and former police officer Matthew Hague says it's possible those at the top thought they were doing the wrong thing for the right reasons.

"I can't understand how these senior, experienced, trusted leaders thought this would withstand scrutiny." 

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