Petition launched for mandatory police body cameras following death in custody

Saturday 8 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 8 Mar 2025, 5:43pm

Family and friends of Faasala Sam Matue are calling for mandatory police body cameras after the 45-year-old died following an incident at Ōrere Point. Relatives allege Matue was subjected to extensive assault, including being tasered and pepper sprayed, during a confrontation with officers in south Auckland.

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5:29pm

1. StuffSat 8 Mar 2025, 5:29pm

   Family and friends of man who died in police custody call for mandatory body cameras (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 8 Mar 2025, 5:43pm

   Ōrere Point death after police tasering: Sam Matue’s family allege officers assaulted, ‘destroyed’ him (opens in new tab)