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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

Northland officer investigated for excessive use of force against a handcuffed offender

26 February 2025

Waikato officer involved in crash with suspected stolen quadbike

26 February 2025

Unlawful arrest and detention for disorderly behaviour

24 February 2025

Bay of Plenty pursuit unjustified, multiple policy breaches

19 February 2025

Canterbury Police officer investigated after concerns raised by medical staff about their professionalism

11 February 2025

Wrongful conviction of male following spate of offending in Auckland area

11 February 2025

Unprofessional behaviour by a Canterbury District supervisor

11 February 2025

Officer’s access of Police database a breach of Police policy and Code of Conduct

11 February 2025

Officer charged with assault after using excessive force to arrest on minor charge

10 February 2025

Patient videoed by Southern District officers in breach of Police policy

10 February 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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