Review finds weaknesses in police IT systems and internet controls

Monday 7 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 7 Jul 2025, 2:54pm

In this story Jevon McSkimming, Richard Chambers

A rapid review into New Zealand Police IT systems has identified governance gaps, unmanaged devices, and insufficient internet access controls. Commissioned during an investigation into former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming, the findings prompted Commissioner Richard Chambers to call for urgent improvements to strengthen system security.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 7 Jul 2025, 12:00pm

   Police release results of rapid review into IT systems, devices (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 7 Jul 2025, 12:03pm

   Review after Jevon McSkimming case finds urgent need to change police internet rules (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZMon 7 Jul 2025, 12:47pm

   Review after McSkimming case finds need to change police internet rules (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 7 Jul 2025, 2:54pm

   Review finds urgent need to change police internet rules (opens in new tab)