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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

Police employee investigated for indecent assault of co-worker

8 July 2026

Allegation that off-duty Police officer assaulted his stepson not upheld

8 July 2026

Officer convicted and sentenced to community service after unlawfully accessing Police database

8 July 2026

Officer charged with assault and perverting the course of justice

28 May 2026

Officer lawfully justified in using Taser to stop person fleeing arrest

7 May 2026

Police inquiries into allegations of sexual harassment by recruit

7 May 2026

Police employee in Christchurch misuses Police vehicle for personal use

2 April 2026

Police officer investigated after allegation they unfairly targeted complainant

1 April 2026

Officer strikes restrained man

1 April 2026

Allegation of excess force in the Bay of Plenty District

1 April 2026

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2025

Allegations of unprofessional comments and investigation into entry onto residential property

24 October 2025

Officer investigated for the force they used against a detainee in Wellington in 2021

23 October 2025

NZ Police officer allegedly commits an offence whilst on leave overseas

21 October 2025

Allegation of perjury by Canterbury Police officer

21 October 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

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