I don't think the VIPs did nothing, just that the medical team chose to protect the right person. Maybe the detective did get lucky and maybe the medical team did too, but maybe the Detonator gave it to someone who they know would use it.

Our profiles are right at the touch of a hand. Someone could have looked through those and thought they would be the perfect person to give the key to. Or maybe they're friends. It's not a possibility that could be ruled out either.

Nobody knows how this game really works except for the people with roles, anything goes.