Westfield Bondi Junction stabbings: Hero cop Amy Scott’s ‘sense of relief’ as she recounts moments leading up to shooting dead the killer – and her plans to return to work

The police officer who saved countless lives by killing the Bondi Junction stabbing killer a week ago is feeling a “sense of relief” after making her official statement about what happened – and is already keen to get back to work.

Inspector Amy Scott shot dead Joel Cauchi at the Westfield shopping center in Sydney’s east last Saturday, after killing six people and wounding many more, including a girl.

Ms Scott waited three days on Tuesday before giving her statement to investigators after being advised to do so by colleagues in the police union.

She did this to ensure that she was physically and mentally healthy enough to talk about what happened on the day of the tragedy.

“It was with a sense of relief that she was able to give her version of events,” Kevin Morton, head of the Police Association of NSW, said The Daily Telegraph.

Joel Cauchi is pictured holding the knife he used to kill six people in Bondi Junction

Witnesses said that when Inspector Scott (left) shouted “Put it down” at Cauchi (right), the knifeman charged at her, leaving her with no choice but to shoot him.

‘There is still a long way to go with the coronial process, but there is certainly some relief in getting her version to investigators.’

Mr Morton said Ms Scott wants to return to work but has been advised to take some time off and return to her police duties.

Witnesses said that when she shouted “put it down” at Cauchi, the knifeman rushed at her, leaving her with no choice but to shoot him.

By the end of that day, Ms Scott had worked almost fourteen hours, leading to her union advising her to take some time to recover before making her statement on Tuesday.

The Police Association said it works ‘hand in hand’ with the NSW Police Force when it comes to the welfare of its members.

Ms. Scott would know best when the time is right to return to work, Mr. Morton said.

‘It’s a matter for her, she is the only one who can make that decision. It’s not unusual for officers to want to get back into this situation.”

He added that she was the most senior officer on duty that day with a team working under her, and that he wants to make sure everything is in order.

Mr Morton said the inspector was aware of the outpouring of respect from the public for what she did and for saving lives.

But he said she is a “humble person” and believes any other NSW police officer would have done the same in the same situation.