Hmm, that's a "good cop/bad cop" tactic.

Don't forget, these CSOs and above are continuously having training... The laws haven't changed, so they're not being trained in new law. New laws would likely be a memo passed around via email.

I reckon they're constantly being trained in "The Art of the Investigation" and "The Art of the Assessment".

Oh... And "Advancing Up the Career Ladder 101".