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Authority releases report on use of a Police dog during an arrest in Titahi Bay

2 September 2015

The Independent Police Conduct Authority today released its report on the use of a Police dog during an arrest in Titahi Bay, Wellington on 18 January 2015.The Authority found that the officer was justified under law and Police policy in using his Police dog to apprehend and arrest the offender. This was the only realistic tactical option available to the officer in the circumstances.

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