Officer used justified force in Kaitaia during public disorder

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Officer used justified force in Kaitaia during public disorder

6 June 2024

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police were justified in using pepper spray during a public disorder incident in Kaitaia in October 2022.

Public Summary Report (PDP 180 KB)