The couple who alleged Savage police acted inappropriately when responding to a 911 call involving a “hostage situation” in 2006 has dropped its federal lawsuit against the city and others.

The lawsuit brought by Julie and Steven Pyle of Savage related to an incident in which a DirecTV dispatcher mistakenly believed the company’s workers were being held hostage by gunpoint at the couple’s home on 154th Place. Upon responding to the 911 call, police determined no improper activity was occurring and that the call from DirecTV was wrong.

The Pyles dismissed their claims without compensation from the city, if the city agreed to not seek recovery for attorney’s fees or expenses incurred in connection with the lawsuit. According to the Pyle’s attorney, they did receive a monetary settlement with Premier Communications, the DirecTV installer.

City Administrator Barry Stock and Police Chief Rodney Seurer contend that any other outcome of the lawsuit would have been a complete contradiction to the services that the police department consistently provides each day.

“The dismissal of this lawsuit exonerates our police officers of any wrongdoing,” said Stock. “It is important for the community to know that the Savage Police Department responded to this call the same way it responds to all calls: in a professional manner that exercises sound judgment and appropriate protocol.”