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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.

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2025

Police investigation finds officer inappropriately kicked complainant’s car in Northland

16 October 2025

Police officer resigned during investigation into misuse of Police information

16 October 2025

Police officers investigated after young person’s jaw was broken during arrest

15 October 2025

Fleeing youths assaulted by Auckland City Police officers

15 October 2025

Investigation into bullying and disrespectful behaviour by senior officer

15 October 2025

Officer accessed Police database for personal benefit

14 October 2025

Youth’s wrist broken during arrest in Whangamata

14 October 2025

Complaint that officer used excessive force against a child not upheld

6 October 2025

Inappropriate use of pepper spray by a Bay of Plenty officer

2 October 2025

Officer failed to notify when pursuing fleeing vehicle

2 October 2025

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