Email to former deputy commissioner led to firearms vetting changes

Monday 22 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 22 Sep 2025, 8:39am

In this story Jevon McSkimming, Richard Chambers

Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming instructed staff to alter firearms vetting processes after being contacted by an acquaintance regarding driving demerit points. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers stated that McSkimming should have exercised better judgement and followed a more robust process.

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1. Stuff via RNZMon 22 Sep 2025, 6:45am

   Email to former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming led to Arms Act change (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 22 Sep 2025, 7:27am

   How email to disgraced top cop led to gun vetting change (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 22 Sep 2025, 7:46am

   Email to former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming led to arms vetting policy change (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZMon 22 Sep 2025, 8:39am

   Email to McSkimming led to arms vetting policy change (opens in new tab)