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Waikato officer resigns after being charged with assaulting his partner

26 February 2024

The Authority oversaw a Police investigation into an allegation that an off-duty officer assaulted his partner.

In May 2021, following a criminal investigation, the officer was charged with impedes breathing and assaults person in a family relationship. The matter is still before the Court.

The officer has since resigned from the Police.

The Authority is satisfied that the Police investigation was appropriate and thorough.

IPCA: 21-7621


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