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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

Waikato officer resigns after being charged with assaulting his partner

26 February 2024

Eastern District: Investigation finds use of force on a young person following a pursuit justified

20 February 2024

Officer investigated for assaulting a person in custody in Bay of Plenty

20 February 2024

Tasman District: Investigation into potential breach of court suppression order by police officer

20 February 2024

Recruit investigated following an allegation that they may have gained employment with Police by false representations

20 February 2024

Officer investigated for an alleged assault against a young person at a Police station

20 February 2024

Police investigate firearms instructor for assaulting recruits during training

5 February 2024

Allegation of perjury by officer not proven

5 February 2024

Off-duty Police employee sanctioned for verbally abusing a woman

5 February 2024

Tasman District: Police officer guilty of assault

1 February 2024

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