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Authorised Officer resigns in Waitemata District after an investigation into the posting of inappropriate videos to a social media account

26 January 2021

The Authority oversaw a Police investigation into a notification where it was alleged that an Authorised Officer posted inappropriate videos to a TikTok social media account.

A member of the public noticed the videos and brought it to Police's attention. The content of the videos was offensive and contrary to Police values. Police property, equipment, and cell rooms can be seen in the videos.

The Authorised Officer resigned before the employment process could be finalised.

IPCA: 20-2977

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