Police commissioner reacts to allegations against former deputy

Sunday 20 July 2025 · 8 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 20 Jul 2025, 1:59pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Jevon McSkimming, Richard Chambers

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has emailed staff expressing that he feels let down following reports regarding former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. The allegations involve child exploitation and bestiality material reportedly found on McSkimming's work devices. Chambers noted that many staff members have also expressed anger over the revelations.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 20 Jul 2025, 1:27pm

   Police Commissioner Chambers ‘angry’ and ‘let down’ after allegations against former deputy (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 20 Jul 2025, 1:35pm

   Police commissioner Chambers 'angry' and 'let down' following allegations against former deputy (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSun 20 Jul 2025, 1:40pm

   Police commissioner 'angry', 'let down' by McSkimming allegations (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesSun 20 Jul 2025, 1:45pm

   Police boss shares staff 'anger' over former deputy (opens in new tab)

5. Stuff via RNZSun 20 Jul 2025, 1:59pm

   Police commissioner 'angry' and 'let down' following allegations against former deputy (opens in new tab)

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