Advocate questions plan to introduce Inspector-General of Police

Friday 14 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 14 Nov 2025, 12:46pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Jevon McSkimming, National Integrity Unit

The government plans to establish an Inspector-General of Police within the Independent Police Conduct Authority. Shannon Parker, founder of the Police Conduct Association, has described the move as a knee-jerk reaction that may not significantly improve how police misconduct complaints are handled.

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1. RNZFri 14 Nov 2025, 12:22pm

   Why an 'Inspector-General' might not have stopped the Jevon McSkimming cover-up (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 14 Nov 2025, 12:46pm

   IPCA founder questions move to bring in Inspector-General (opens in new tab)