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Summaries of Police investigations overseen by the IPCA

We oversee complaints referred to the Police for investigation. You can view summaries of those investigations here.

2026

Senior Police officer investigated following allegations of bullying and gender discrimination

19 October 2026

Off-duty officer’s behaviour breached Police Code of Conduct

19 October 2026

Police officer sprayed pepper spray through window of home

16 October 2026

Senior Police officer misuses Police mobility device

14 October 2026

Police investigation into use of Taser on young person in Hawkes Bay

13 October 2026

Officers action's did not breach Police’s Information Security policy

5 October 2026

Police actions justified during pursuit and arrests of young people driving dangerously in a stolen car in Auckland

30 September 2026

Former Waikato Police officer imprisoned for sexual offending

28 September 2026

Canterbury officer charged with assaulting ex-partner

24 September 2026

Off-duty officers involved in fight

21 September 2026

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2025

Allegation Police dog handler tried to make their dog bite compliant man during arrest not upheld

19 December 2025

Police officer investigated for excessive force against detainee in Waikato District

18 December 2025

Historic allegation of sexual misconduct against Police officer not upheld

18 December 2025

Officer inappropriately accessed Police database for personal reasons

18 December 2025

Unlawful arrest and entry following incident in Canterbury

9 December 2025

Officer uses 40mm sponge round in two separate incidents on consecutive days to arrest men

4 December 2025

Excessive use of force during arrest in Auckland

28 November 2025

Officer pushed youth and damaged their phone in off-duty altercation

26 November 2025

Complaint about use of Police dog not upheld

20 November 2025

Officer's inappropriate use of Police database

12 November 2025

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