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Officer in Counties/Manukau assaulted a person in Police custody, swore at him, and then posted about it on social media

23 September 2020

The Authority oversaw a Police investigation into an allegation a non-sworn officer assaulted a detained person by pushing and pulling at him, swore at him and also posted about it on social media. All of the allegations were upheld.

The conduct was dealt with through an employment process which applied the appropriate outcome.

The Authority agrees with the outcome and the actions taken.

IPCA: 20-2203

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