of that home invasion, the officers said they followed protocol, and dr. william petit has always supported the actions of the cheshire police department. one captain testifying that the incident did not make sense at first, and he said, it still does not make sense today. m. he admitted to spreading gasoline, and so it is not like he was trying to get himself out from under it in any way. and i think that it haunts him, really haunts him as to why he didn't walk away.