Ferris’ family reached out to the officers today, making note of his struggle with mental health issues.
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“As a family, our hearts are broken by the significant harm that occurred yesterday,” the public statement said.
“Mental health is an insidious disease and has the potential to create a devastating impact on families and our community.”
The incident began as a call-out due to a minor incident involving a barking dog, which police received multiple noise complaints about before they visited the home.
Todd remains in hospital following surgery for stab wounds, while Allely was released from hospital on Thursday.
”As a family, our hearts are broken by the significant harm that occurred,” Ferris’ family said.
“Mental health is an insidious disease and has the potential to create a devastating impact on families and our community.”
Police Commissioner Grant Stevens thanked those who saved Todd’s life – a neighbour who ran to his aid and the medical staff involved in his treatment.
He also thanked the community for their well wishes.
“From my point of view, it’s important that both of these officers understand the whole organisation is thinking about them,” Stevens said.
Major crime detectives have completed their work at the scene but the coronial and commissioner’s inquiry are ongoing.
“This is the most traumatic incident that I can remember in a very long time that has happened to a police officer in our state,” Premier Peter Malinauskas said.
Police Minister Joe Szakacs said the attack sent reverberations through the police force and South Australian community.
“(Wednesday’s) incident involving the horrific violence perpetrated towards Ian and Jordan reminds us all of the extraordinary dangers police put themselves in every day,” he said.
“It is shocking for the whole state.”
