Running an interhospital transfer system we operated a strict Chinese wall whenever we could; pilots not told clinical details, medical team not told weather, crew duty hours etc. Not because we would burst into tears, but so each side did their job thoroughly and safely and didnt push it. AAs that dont when they can reduce safety IMHO. As to police operations, I have no opinion because I have never flown those missions
However, this isnt really important or relevant. If the charges reflected what occurred it would have been wrong and the public would have a right to feel aggrieved. The reputation of the police would be diminished. However senior police and the CPS brought charges - correctly - and after a trial the verdict was not guilty. Justice has been done and hopefully no other observers will be tempted and the public can be reassured.
Whether a number of posters on this thread believe they know better and do not accept the verdict of the courts is totally unimportant