Employment investigations launched into police leaders following misconduct report

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 5:55am

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An employment investigation has been launched into three serving police leaders following an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into the handling of allegations against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. The report found serious misconduct at senior levels, and the Police Minister stated further inquiries remain an option.

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1. RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 6:39pm

   Police officer who labelled allegations against McSkimming as 'false' still active (opens in new tab)

   • Further inquiries possible after IPCA report, Police Minister Mark Mitchell says (opens in new tab) Thu 13 Nov 2025, 5:03am
   • Following orders not a defence against police misconduct - employment lawyer (opens in new tab) Thu 13 Nov 2025, 5:06am
2. NewsroomThu 13 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   Watching the watchdog: how police oversight body fell short on McSkimming (opens in new tab)

   • Top lawyer to lead employment probe into three serving police leaders (opens in new tab) Thu 13 Nov 2025, 5:55am