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Police officer in the Bay of Plenty involved in a family harm incident

30 August 2021

The Authority oversaw a Police investigation into an allegation an officer assaulted his wife by pushing her during an argument.

A criminal investigation found there was not enough evidence to charge the officer and he was dealt with via an appropriate employment sanction.

The Authority agreed with the findings and outcome.

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