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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

Off-duty officer investigated for allegedly assaulting man outside Northland school

17 June 2025

Allegations against Police Prosecutor for not attending Court hearings upheld

17 June 2025

Off-duty Counties Manukau Police officer breaches Police policy and Code of Conduct

10 June 2025

Police investigate officer who pepper sprayed protestor

10 June 2025

Custody officers found lying on makeshift beds in the dark during nightshift

29 May 2025

Sergeant investigated after sending a character reference for a convicted sex offender’s court hearing

29 May 2025

Investigation into allegation of sexual assault not upheld

28 May 2025

Police officer uses vehicle to bring fleeing driver to a stop

27 May 2025

Authorised Officer at Counties Manukau Custody Unit used excess force

27 May 2025

Dog handler investigated for the use of Police dog to apprehend suspect

27 May 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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