During Friday's news conference to announce the report's findings, Stoughton Chief McNamara appeared troubled by the probe, which she said she ordered and involved outside investigators.
"She was failed by, manipulated by and used by people of authority that she admired and trusted right until her final days," said McNamara, who appeared troubled by what was uncovered by the probe, which involved outside investigators."Birchmore was a vulnerable person. One constant in her life since childhood: her unwavering admiration of police officers, of those serving military, people in uniform, people with oaths and duties to protect and serve.
The Abington Police Department confirmed Friday afternoon it was aware of alleged misconduct by one of its officers, who has been put on paid leave while an investigation is conducted. The officer's name was not revealed. u003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eIf you or someone you know needs help, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifelineu003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003e u003cem style=u0022u0022u003eu003cbu003eby calling 988u003c/bu003eu003c/emu003eu003cstrongu003e, call theu003cemu003e National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting ‘Home’ to 741741 anytimeu003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003eu003cemu003e.