Fifty police staff warned after improper database searches

Sunday 22 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 22 Jun 2025, 2:52pm

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An internal investigation found that 50 police employees improperly accessed the case file of slain Nelson senior sergeant Lyn Fleming. The staff members have received warnings following the discovery that they accessed the database for no legitimate reason.

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1. RNZSun 22 Jun 2025, 11:45am

   50 police employees snooped into file of slain cop Lyn Fleming (opens in new tab)

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2. StuffSun 22 Jun 2025, 2:52pm

   Police staff disciplined after improper database search involving slain officer’s case (opens in new tab)