Commish -vs- Commish (ag)

I want to quote a small bit from NationNews website published today May 15th headlined "Rastas: Start with sorry"

Dottin said last month: "I want to state categorically that the police force does not enforce the law by targeting any groups. We carry out our duties without fear or favour and with sensitivity."

Dottin is out of the island, but when the WEEKEND NATION contacted acting Commissioner Bertie Hinds yesterday, he would only say:

"Those comments were made by Dottin, so it is best if he speaks to that matter. I won't be drawn into it."

Now I am a bit confused as to the meaning of this. Is our acting commish denying that Dottin's statements are true? Is it that Dottin's statement is shrouded in some sort of ambiguity that he wants to steer clear of? Is the quote being taken out of context?

The statement seems to be one that all should be embracing so help me to understand why Mr. Hinds doesn't want to be 'drawn into it'.