article_snippet: I wouldn't be surprised if there's a lot of pressure on police in terms of what goes out in the media domain, that fits with the culture of cover-up in the (Country Liberal Party).'
article_snippet: Police Minister Peter Chandler denied the government was leaning on police not to release information on crime if it was politically uncomfortable. '
article_snippet: Absolutely not,' Police Minister Peter Chandler said. '
article_snippet: Acting Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw stood by the timing of the sparse media release.
article_snippet: Acting Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw Acting Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw stood by the timing of the sparse media release the sparse media release .
article_snippet: Acting Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw said police took great care in making sure that when action was taken it was correct and would not prejudice any case before the courts.
article_snippet: Acting Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw would not comment on the chief minister using such a sensitive issue as a 'political football'.