"The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) released a 135-page report on Tuesday detailing allegations made against the former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming and the police's response to them. In a separate matter, McSkimming last week pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. Tuesday's IPCA report said that rather than investigating allegations made against McSkimming, the police used accusatory emails sent by the complainant, known as Ms Z, to charge her with sending harmful digital communications."
"The report found there were significant failings in the police response to the complaints, which were characterised by inaction and an unquestioning acceptance of Mr McSkimming's narrative of events. It recommended a revamp of police policies, more robust processes around alleged police misconduct and enhanced oversight. It's atrocious on every level, Mark Mitchell, the police minister, told broadcaster RNZ on Wednesday. Mitchell said the report highlighted significant flaws in the decision making, judgment and actions of police, including former leaders."
The Independent Police Conduct Authority found significant failings in senior police handling of sexual complaints against former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Senior officers were characterised by inaction and unquestioning acceptance of McSkimming's narrative, and the police charged the complainant, Ms Z, with sending harmful digital communications instead of investigating his conduct. McSkimming pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. The findings recommend revamping police policies, implementing more robust processes for alleged police misconduct and enhancing oversight. Police Minister Mark Mitchell called the failures atrocious and said an inspector general appointment would help restore public confidence.
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