At 1:47 A.M., A Call From A Police Station Turned A Routine Arrest Into A Reckoning That Reached Boston

injury?” I asked sharply.

“He didn’t request any medical—”

“He’s sixteen, Officer Peterson. A minor in custody. The responsibility for ensuring his well-being lies with your department, not with a frightened teenager’s ability to formally request assistance.”

Peterson fumbled with his keys. “I’ll have someone from medical check him right away—department continue reading …