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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

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

Investigation into alleged dangerous driving

22 May 2025

Officer investigated for using excessive force to arrest couple following family harm event

15 May 2025

Police justified in shooting at armed offender at Auckland construction site

8 May 2025

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2024

Sergeant investigated for indecent communication with 15-year-old

15 August 2024

Auckland authorised officers investigated after detainee breaks his arm in their custody

7 August 2024

Police dog bites man after vehicle pursuit at Hamilton

2 August 2024

Police use of force unjustified as officer punched young people repeatedly as a “pre-emptive” precaution

31 July 2024

Northland Officer investigated for accessing the Police system dishonestly and money laundering

30 July 2024

Police justified in using force to restrain a man on the ground

30 July 2024

Police fail to investigate allegation of misconduct

19 July 2024

Police officer investigated for allegedly using excessive force against a teenager

8 July 2024

Northland Police Officer charged for assaulting a detainee

3 July 2024

Investigation into allegation Police employee accessed woman’s social media account

2 July 2024

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