Police officers stood down following breath test investigation
Thursday 20 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story RNZ
A small number of officers have been stood down for additional misconduct following an investigation into falsely or erroneously recorded alcohol breath tests. While some staff were found to have committed serious misconduct, police say no cases are being treated as criminal offending.
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