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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

Allegations regarding inappropriate relationships and unauthorised Police database searches not upheld

23 June 2025

Waikato Police officer investigated after misusing Police database while off-duty

23 June 2025

Officer’s inappropriate access of Police database a breach of Police policy

23 June 2025

Undesirable off duty behaviour by Police recruit

23 June 2025

Unjustified force used during the arrest of a male in West Auckland

18 June 2025

Officer searched vehicle registration information at wife’s request

18 June 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

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2024

Investigation finds off-duty Police officer fell asleep at the wheel and caused a crash

5 June 2024

Officer in Auckland crashes after exceeding the speed limit

4 June 2024

Police review processes in Waitemata after two prisoners consume drugs while in custody

4 June 2024

Allegation of excess use of force during arrest in Auckland

29 May 2024

Police recruit in Bay of Plenty investigated for integrity concerns

22 May 2024

Police officers investigated after a photo of a helicopter crash was leaked to the media in Waikato

14 May 2024

Police review use of force and arrest for failing to provide address after Court expresses concern

14 May 2024

Complaint of excess force in Whangarei not upheld

10 May 2024

Allegation authorised officer assaulted minor after Court appearance not upheld by IPCA

2 May 2024

Two Police officers in Counties Manukau received an employment outcome for excessive use of force

29 April 2024

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