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IPCA calls for 'fundamental overhaul' of fraud investigation processes
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found major failings in the way police are responding to the growing number of fraud complaints.
Police criticised for response to growing fraud complaints
Police have been criticised for the way they're responding to the growing number of fraud complaints.
The Independent Police Conduct Authority says there are major failings in the way police act and… Audio
Police say they responded appropriately to five 111 calls before a fatal attack
Police say they could not have anticipated a stabbing despite multiple emergency calls in the lead up to the event - and the police watchdog agrees.
IPCA finds Christchurch police officer used excessive force in holding cell transfer
A ruling from Independent Police Conduct Authority has found a Christchurch officer used excessive force when handling an aggressive man.
IPCA finds 'deliberately dishonest' officer used unneccesary force
A police officer assaulted a man, kneeled on his head with his full weight, and threw him onto the bonnet of a car unlawfully during an arrest, according to the Independent Police Conduct Authority. Audio
Police mismanaged complaint against staff in sexual relationship - watchdog
An investigation into an undisclosed sexual relationship between two police staff had significant deficiencies, the police watchdog says.
IPCA finds Auckland police officer mishandled money
The police watchdog has found a North Shore officer mishandled cash that was handed in to their station.
Behind the story: The secrecy around how we police the police
RNZ investigative journalist Guyon Espiner explains to The Detail the secretive the workings of our police watchdog, the Independent Police Conduct Authority. Audio
Behind the story: The secrecy around how we police the police
RNZ investigative journalist Guyon Espiner explains to The Detail the secretive the workings of our police watchdog, the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
AudioIPCA clear police of wrongdoing in excessive force complaint
Police have been cleared of using excessive force during a 2019 arrest in Masterton.
Arrest resulting in head injury unlawful - IPCA
The arrest of a man using excessing force and resulting in a head injury was not justified, an investigation has found.
Partner of man who died in custody pleased someone is finally listening
The partner of a Hāwera man who died in police custody in 2019 feels like someone is finally listening after a report found officers failed in their duty of care.
Partner of man who died in custody urges better police training
Australian-born farm worker Allen Ball died on a holding cell floor after consuming a mix of pharmaceutical drugs and spirits. Police assumed he was a drunk and sleeping it off. Now, an Independent… Audio
Police failed duty of care to man who died in custody - IPCA
A man who died in custody was failed by the police officers involved and would very likely still be alive if they'd got him medical attention. Video, Audio
Police watchdog reopens inquiry into fatal shooting
The police watchdog is reopening its inquiry into the fatal shooting of Rotorua man Shargin Stephens by an officer.
The Independent Police Conduct Authority says it will now take an "in-depth review"… Video, Audio
Shargin Stephens shooting: IPCA considers reopening inquiry
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is considering reopening its inquiry into the police shooting of Rotorua man Shargin Stephens.
Stephens was shot and killed after smashing up a police car… Audio
Police force unjustified, says IPCA
The police watchdog has found the use of force against a man while he was being released from custody went too far.
The man was arrested for reckless driving in January last year - and was later… Audio
IPCA look into police photographing youths
The police watchdog has launched a nationwide probe after the police in Masterton admitted to illegally photographing young Māori in the district.
The practice came to light after inquires from RNZ… Audio
Children's Commissioner on police pursuits
A report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), published yesterday raised concerns around decision-making over police pursuits. Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft joins The Panel to… Audio
IPCA finds police wrong to pursue fleeing Christchurch car
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that the police were not justified in carrying out a pursuit which led to the death of an innocent motorist in Christchurch.
Nurse Kenneth McCaul… Audio
