Criminal investigations begin into three police staff over device misuse

Thursday 20 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 20 Nov 2025, 8:12pm

In this story Jevon McSkimming

Three police staff are facing criminal investigations following an audit of police devices and internet usage. Six staff members have been stood down after a review of information security controls identified inappropriate content and misuse. The audit was reportedly prompted by a staff resignation.

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1. RNZThu 20 Nov 2025, 6:47pm

   Criminal investigations begin into three police staff over 'misuse and inappropriate content' (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZThu 20 Nov 2025, 6:50pm

   Three police staff under criminal investigation over 'misuse' of devices (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 20 Nov 2025, 7:31pm

   Criminal investigations begin into three police staff (opens in new tab)

4. StuffThu 20 Nov 2025, 8:12pm

   Six police staff stood down, criminal investigations underway after auditing of devices (opens in new tab)