Emails show police director's concerns regarding Jevon McSkimming complaints

Thursday 6 August 2026 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 6 Aug, 2:10pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Jevon McSkimming

Released emails reveal the extent of concerns held by the police director of integrity and conduct regarding complaints against former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. The documents follow an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into how police managed allegations of sexual offending involving McSkimming.

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1. Waikato Times via RNZThu 6 Aug, 1:43pm

   Emails reveal extent of police director's concerns about Jevon McSkimming complaints (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZThu 6 Aug, 1:54pm

   Emails reveal police director's concerns over McSkimming complaints (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 6 Aug, 2:10pm

   Former Commissioner Andrew Coster told Independent Police Conduct Authority to back off from Jevon McSkimming case (opens in new tab)