At the advice of his attorney the officer has chosen not to reveal his identity, saying he is not afraid of the repercussion that could come from this case, but he says he is speaking out to protect other officers involved in the pending lawsuit. Saying:
"I can tell you I'm in a better position than these officers because i don't have to go inside that building. These officers have to go inside that same building, be taunted and be ridiculed by other fellow officer like I did."
The officer who came forward worked for the police department for 5 years. He says during those five years he was more afraid of his fellow officers and superiors than anyone on the street. He said: