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Allegations of sexual harassment - Wellington District

17 January 2022

The Authority oversaw a Police investigation where it was alleged an officer behaved in a sexually inappropriate manner towards three colleagues. It was alleged the officer sent sexually explicit images and texts, which made his co-workers feel vulnerable, uncomfortable, and sexually objectified.

Police completed a thorough employment investigation into the matter. All the allegations were upheld and the officer was issued with an appropriate sanction. The Authority agrees with the outcome of the Police investigation.

IPCA: 20-5254


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