Police officers face abuse following Jevon McSkimming scandal

Thursday 18 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 10:18am

In this story Jevon McSkimming, New Zealand Police Association

Police officers have been spat at and called various insults since the offending of former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming became public. The Police Association stated that officers are tired and face a long process to regain public trust.

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1. RNZThu 18 Dec 2025, 8:49am

   Police officers spat at, called paedophiles in wake of Jevon McSkimming scandal (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 18 Dec 2025, 10:13am

   Officers cop abuse in wake of McSkimming scandal (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZThu 18 Dec 2025, 10:18am

   Police officers spat at, called paedophiles in wake of McSkimming scandal (opens in new tab)