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Use of Police dog to arrest a young person in Te Awamutu justified

23 November 2023

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that a Police dog handler’s decision to use his dog to apprehend a 12-year-old male was justified.

Public Report (PDF 407KB) Media Statement


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