Senior police officer faces employment investigation overseen by IPCA

5 articles · Updated · RNZ · May 4

The watchdog said it received the case on 15 May 2025, after a female staff member made a complaint that did not allege sexual misconduct or criminal offending.
Police confirmed the internal investigation is under way but gave no further details, while Commissioner Richard Chambers said he was unaware of the specific allegations.
Chambers said he set a 60-day target last year for employment matters, citing concern that lengthy investigations were having a significant impact on those involved.

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