Jevon McSkimming investigation

The story so far

Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigned after a four-month investigation by police and the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) into alleged objectionable material found on his work computer, which was reported to be pornography. He had been suspended since December pending a criminal investigation into his conduct. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said the resignation raised questions but that the criminal investigation was ongoing.^{13 May 2025} The IPCA is reviewing how police handled the original allegations against McSkimming, and reports say he has been selling properties while the investigations continue. Chambers ordered an independent review to ensure robust controls against misuse of police devices.^{14, 15, 16 May 2025} McSkimming was granted an emergency injunction preventing media from reporting the nature of the allegedly objectionable material. He has also strongly denied allegations that he acted inappropriately in the firearms licence vetting process, and police have found no evidence of improper conduct on that matter.^{19, 23, 26 May 2025}

Latest

A High Court judge has reserved her decision on whether the media can report the nature of the allegedly objectionable material. The injunction remains in place while that decision is pending.^{19 May 2025; 3 Jun 2025}

What's next

The High Court is yet to decide whether the media injunction will continue.^{3 Jun 2025} The IPCA's investigation into how police handled the allegations is ongoing.^{14 May 2025}

Key moments

1. 13 May 2025McSkimming resigns after four-month investigation into objectionable material on work computer.
2. 13 May 2025Commissioner says resignation raises questions while criminal investigation continues.
3. 16 May 2025Commissioner orders independent review of controls over misuse of police devices.
4. 19 May 2025Emergency injunction granted preventing media reporting the nature of the allegations.
5. 26 May 2025Police find no evidence McSkimming acted improperly in firearms licence vetting.
6. 3 Jun 2025High Court reserves decision on whether media injunction will be lifted or continued.

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