According to common sense, if public opinion continued like this, it's possible that the serial killer would think the police had shifted their focus to the Gang of Thieves, thus lowering their guard and maybe even leaving some sloppy mistake or vulnerability behind.
So, in Duanmu Ai's view, there was no need for the police to clarify things. What's the use of clarifying? Do you guys solve cases based on public opinion or what?
"We don't understand it either, but that's what the higher-ups think. They believe that all this noise would raise the media's attention on the serial killings too much and the losses would outweigh the gains..." Dort obviously didn't understand either, but unfortunately, he wasn't part of the police's top brass; when orders came from above, he had to understand them whether he really did or not.
"Well, nothing can be done then. I won't be responsible if something goes wrong later on."
