Hmm
The chief constable probably got together with some colleagues
(aka Knights of the Templars Rouge) on the weekly lodge night, and digesting their advice decided to pass it on, not to a department which uses qualified civilian advisors, but one comprising mostly of goon squad plods.
Considering Alex's qualifications there's no chance of him debating the subject on a one to one basis with the officer they passed the case to is there? The police do have officers who are competent - shame they passed the file to one who isn't...
Journalist: Do you use outside help such as psychics when investigating crime
Officer: Yes we do, particularly when confessions are in short supply, we find that they are almost always able to get suspects to comply.
Journalist: No, I mean people who can use a pendulum and map to find missing persons or bodies - a psychic
Officer: Oh, I thought you meant a psycho! Yes we use psychics, but only if they're handy with their fists...