Several police staff under investigation following internet usage audit
Thursday 30 October 2025 · 8 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Jevon McSkimming
Multiple police staff are being investigated following an audit of internet usage. The probe was prompted by the resignation of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. One officer has been stood down after inappropriate material was discovered on a police-issued device.
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1News via RNZ
Police audit after McSkimming saga sees several other staff investigated (opens in new tab)
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Otago Daily Times
More inappropriate material found as police staff probed (opens in new tab)
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