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Fatal pursuit of Pehi Tahana

26/07/10 - A fatal Police pursuit that covered more than 43 kilometres between the Bay of Plenty and Waikato was plagued with communication difficulties and should have been abandoned in its later stage, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found. More>>

Police acted lawfully in fatal shooting of Shayne Richard Sime

18/06/10 - Members of the Police have been found to have acted lawfully when they fatally shot Christchurch man Shayne Richard Sime in June 2009. More>>

Improvements to Police practices in child abuse investigations

18/05/10 - The Independent Police Conduct Authority has recommended Police undertake an extensive series of improvements to practices, policies and procedures for the investigation of child abuse. More>>

Police response to the shooting of Navtej Singh

14/05/10 - Sixteen recommendations have been made to Police by the Independent Police Conduct Authority following its investigation into the Police response to the shooting of Navtej Singh. More>>

Christopher Kahui trial

30/04/10 - In response to the release of correspondence relating to a complaint regarding Christopher Kahui, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has issued the following statement: More>>

Henderson Police station assault allegations

25/04/10 - The Independent Police Conduct Authority has confirmed media reports that it is investigating allegations of assault by police officers at the Henderson Police station. More>>

Fatal shooting of Lee Jane Mettam

15/04/10 - The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that a Whangarei-based officer was lawfully justified in fatally shooting Lee Jane Mettam on 23 October 2008. More>>

Recommendation in respect of Superintendent Thomas

14/04/10 - The Independent Police Conduct Authority has completed its investigation into the Police response to the actions of Superintendent Graham Thomas on 12 and 13 December 2008. More >>

Police pursuit amounted to misconduct

16/2/10 - Police actions in pursuing a speeding driver through a busy part of central Christchurch in December 2008 breached policy and amounted to misconduct, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found. More >>

Drunk driver could have been stopped before fatal crash

12/1/10 - A drunk driver who killed three young people in a fatal collision in Taranaki four-and-a-half years ago could have been legally prevented from driving. More >>

IPCA inquiry into Police handling of child abuse cases

22/12/09 - The Authority’s inquiry into Police handling of child abuse cases will cover all of New Zealand. More >>

Authority recommends changes to Police pursuit policy

13/10/09 - The Authority has recommended that Police amend their pursuit policy to provide clearer guidance on when a pursuit should be started. More >>

Report on Police response to Singh shooting will follow murder trial

6/10/09 - The Authority's report on the Police response to the shooting of Manurewa liquor store owner Navtej Singh will be publicly released following the trial of the men accused of Mr Singh's murder. More >>

Authority investigating delays in Police response to Wairarapa child abuse allegations

12/8/09 - The Independent Police Conduct Authority is investigating delays in the Police responses to a potentially significant number of child abuse cases in the Wairarapa. More >>

 

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