The Northern Territory's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) will determine whether the officers involved in the death in custody of a disabled Warlpiri man will face charges.
24-year-old Kumanjayi White passed away shortly after being forcibly restrained by two plain-clothed police officers at a supermarket in Alice Springs on May 27.
Acting Police Commissioner Martin Dole said Mr White's autopsy and an NT Police investigation have now been referred to the DPP.
"We have compiled a full and comprehensive brief of evidence which has now been provided to the Director of Public Prosecutions," Acting Commissioner Dole said at a press conference on Monday.
"It is the Director of Public Prosecutions that will now determine whether charges will be laid against any officer or officers involved," Mr Dole said.
Mr White's cause of death will not be revealed in order for the DPP to consider the evidence "without influence".
Mr Dole confirmed the officers involved remain on duty in administrative roles.
Mr White was from the community of Yuendumu but was living in Alice Springs under a formal guardianship at the time of his death.
The incident took place during National Reconciliation week and sparked widespread grief and anger among the Warlpiri community and beyond.
The family of Kumanjayi White, supported by several legal and Aboriginal community organisations, have repeatedly called for a fully independent investigation, citing the need for transparency and justice.
Their calls also include the immediate suspension of the involved police officers, the public release of CCTV and body-worn camera footage to the family, and an end to public statements that denigrate the deceased.
Following the update, Executive Director of the Culture Reform Unit within NT Police Leanne Liddle called for "calm" in the days ahead.
"I know that there will be anger and hurt in the days and weeks ahead and I want to appeal for calm and respect," Ms Liddle said.
When asked why she anticipated anger in the coming days Ms Liddle cited previous criticism over the length of the investigation.
"People have said this process has taken too long but we've had to wait this period of time to get the brief together and the information together before we move forward," Ms Liddle said.
The matter will now be reviewed by the Director of Public Prosecutions and be subject to a coronial inquest.
