Watchdog criticises police over officer who hit children with belt
Thursday 20 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Oranga Tamariki
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has described the sanction for a senior officer as grossly inadequate. While the officer admitted to using a webbed belt to discipline his children, police decided not to lay criminal charges due to insufficient evidence. The officer was instead censured for serious misconduct following an employment investigation.