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Complaint regarding a sexual assault investigation

27 February 2020


The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that the Police's decision making regarding a sexual assault investigation in Palmerston North was sound. However, Police should have provided a written explanation to the woman who made the sexual assault complaint why Police decided not to prosecute the alleged offender, as required by Police policy.

Public Report (PDF 317 KB) Media Statement
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