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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.

2025

Employee breached Police Code of Conduct when they failed to advise of a new criminal conviction

3 September 2025

RNZPC: Police recruit unlawfully hunted a wild horse and hindered the subsequent investigation into the matter

26 August 2025

Officer breached Police policy by searching information about himself in Police intelligence system

26 August 2025

Off-duty officer investigated following incident at Otago bar

25 August 2025

Sergeant failed to appropriately manage a conflict of interest arising from the arrest and processing of his stepson

25 August 2025

Officer investigated for misuse of Police resources and database

6 August 2025

Complaint about force used during the arrest of two youths in Central District

5 August 2025

Tasman officer’s unauthorised pursuit of motorcycle in breach of Police policy

5 August 2025

Northland-based Police employee cleared of alleged shoplifting

4 August 2025

Police investigation into officer’s misuse of Police database

4 August 2025

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2024

Allegation of excess force during arrest at residential property in Pakuranga

6 September 2024

Police officer from Southern District investigated for off-duty behaviour

3 September 2024

Police not justified in entering and remaining on property but justified in use of Taser

3 September 2024

Canterbury road policing officer investigated for failing to complete radar logbook when issuing speeding tickets

2 September 2024

Contractor who took Police documents lacked understanding of security requirements

22 August 2024

Investigation into the pursuit of a dirt bike rider who crashed while fleeing from Police

21 August 2024

Police not at fault for man’s head injury sustained in Palmerston North Custody Unit

21 August 2024

Complaint of an officer behaving unprofessionally and pointing a firearm

20 August 2024

Complaint concerning conduct of internal investigation

15 August 2024

Recruit investigated for assaulting family members

15 August 2024

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