IPCA recommends new interview training following review of police technique

Thursday 29 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 29 May 2025, 5:52pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Richard Chambers

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has called for improved interview training after reviewing the Complex Investigation Phased Engagement Model. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers apologised after the technique was described as manipulative and inconsistent with best practices. Police have accepted the findings and are implementing recommendations.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 29 May 2025, 11:36am

   IPCA calls for new police interview training, following review of controversial tactic (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 29 May 2025, 5:18pm

   Controversial CIPEM police interviewing technique under fire, IPCA recommends improvements (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 29 May 2025, 5:52pm

   Lois Tolley case unravelled due to poor practice, inadequate oversight not interviewing method, review finds (opens in new tab)