Jevon McSkimming
Former deputy police commissioner
79 stories since January 2025 Quiet since 12 Oct
Topics
- Jevon McSkimming police scandal68 stories · June – December 2025Quiet since 19 Dec 2025
- Jevon McSkimming investigation10 stories · May – June 2025Quiet since 3 Jun 2025
- Police staff charged over objectionable material4 stories · 4 Aug – 24 AugQuiet since 24 Aug
- NCEA replacement and curriculum changes17 stories · July – October 2025Quiet since 28 Oct 2025
All stories
October 2026
August 2026
- Auckland officer sentenced in October for possessing objectionable material


- Auckland police officer pleads guilty to possessing objectionable publications



- Emails show police director's concerns regarding Jevon McSkimming complaints



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December 2025
- Ex-cop Jevon McSkimming leaves court through side door to avoid media



- Police officers face abuse following Jevon McSkimming scandal



- Mike Pannett appointed as new deputy police commissioner



+4 - Former deputy police commissioner sentenced for possessing objectionable material



+4 - Police Minister Mark Mitchell addresses Jevon McSkimming saga in final interview



- Prosecution continues against accuser of former deputy police commissioner



+4 - Former assistant commissioner responds to IPCA report



+3 - Chris Hipkins denies former police commissioner's briefing claim



- Discrepancies emerge regarding Police Minister's knowledge of McSkimming complaint


- Prime Minister Luxon to speak after Cabinet meeting


- Minister denies claims regarding McSkimming complaint timeline



+3 - Coster claims ministers knew about McSkimming allegations



+4 - Former Police Commissioner defends actions in Jevon McSkimming scandal


- Andrew Coster resigns as head of Social Investment Agency



+5 - Decision on Andrew Coster's future expected soon


- Woman in McSkimming case calls for wider police culture inquiry




- Ms Z alleges former deputy police boss groomed her for sex


- Social Investment Agency head on leave following misconduct report




- Police Commissioner aims to prevent repeat of McSkimming investigation failure



November 2025
- Senior Auckland detective faces investigation over objectionable material




- Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigns following scandal




- Former police leader quits Civil Aviation Authority role



+4 - Sam Hoyle and Tania Kura visited Jevon McSkimming for welfare check




- Minister's electorate office replied to emails alleging sexual abuse




- Criminal investigations begin into three police staff over device misuse



+1 - Police investigate around 20 staff for device misuse and inappropriate content



+1 - Former deputy police commissioner visited Jevon McSkimming after charges were laid



+3 - Prime Minister calls police cover-up in sex allegation case


- Former Police Commissioner uncertain if he can comment on IPCA report


- Minister retracts corruption claim following report on Jevon McSkimming


- Report reveals failures in police handling of complaints against former official




- Advocate questions plan to introduce Inspector-General of Police


- Aviation security boss on leave following IPCA report




- Sir Brian Roche labels Jevon McSkimming a devious liar


- Inquiry into McSkimming scandal remains an option, says Police Minister


- Survivors demand explanation from former commissioner over McSkimming scandal




- Police apologise to McSkimming accuser but continue prosecution



+2 - Former deputy police commissioner to retain pension following conviction


- Senior police officers named in IPCA misconduct report




- Employment investigations launched into police leaders following misconduct report


- IPCA finds significant failings in police handling of McSkimming allegations



- IPCA report finds misconduct in handling of sexual offending allegations



- IPCA finds serious misconduct regarding sexual offending accusations




- Minister says police blocked emails regarding Jevon McSkimming



+1 - IPCA report finds serious misconduct in police handling of McSkimming case



+2 - Andrew Coster placed on leave following police misconduct report



+1 - Government to create police watchdog after damning McSkimming report



+4 - IPCA report finds serious misconduct in McSkimming complaint handling



+5 - Process begins to strip former deputy police commissioner of medals



- Hipkins calls for improved vetting after former police official's guilty plea


- Former deputy police commissioner pleads guilty to possessing objectionable material



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October 2025
- Several police staff under investigation following internet usage audit



+4 - Police reverse firearms vetting changes ordered by former deputy commissioner



+1 - Senior departures reshape New Zealand police leadership team




September 2025
- Labour and Police Minister condemn former deputy commissioner over firearms vetting changes


- Email to former deputy commissioner led to firearms vetting changes



+1 - No charges for former deputy police commissioner over sexual misconduct allegations




August 2025
- Former police commissioner calls allegations against ex-deputy disturbing


- Government to phase out NCEA over next five years


- Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming faces objectionable material charges



July 2025
- Police commissioner reacts to allegations against former deputy



+4 - Objectionable material allegedly found on former deputy commissioner's work devices



+4 - Judge allows reporting on material found on former deputy commissioner's computer



+3 - Review finds weaknesses in police IT systems and internet controls




June 2025
May 2025
- Police find no evidence of improper firearms licensing process by McSkimming




- Former deputy commissioner denies inappropriate firearms vetting allegations




- TVNZ director takes leave to represent former police official


- Former deputy police commissioner granted injunction over objectionable material allegations



+3 - Police Commissioner launches independent review into technology misuse



+1 - Former deputy commissioner selling properties during criminal investigation



+1 - IPCA reveals details of investigation into former deputy commissioner



- Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigns amid conduct investigation


- Alleged objectionable material found on former deputy commissioner's work computer



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