Allegations
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The Commissioner of
Police has appointed Sir David Tompkins QC to oversee an investigation into
the culture of the Counties Manukau Police District. Sir David, a retired
High Court Judge, will be supported by Inspector Pieter Roozendaal, the
Professional Standards Manager, for North Shore Waitakere District. Inspector Roozendaal
will form a team to provide any investigative, intelligence, logistical and
secretarial support that may be required by Sir David. The terms of reference
for the investigation will be: To determine whether there is evidence of a
police culture that condones or encourages acts of violence or other
inappropriate treatment towards prisoners, suspects or other persons in the
Counties-Manukau Police district. Sir David will report
his findings to the Commissioner of Police. Provision will be made
for both the public and staff to make submissions to the investigation
through an 0800 number, dedicated email address and private mail box. Details
will be advised once the investigation is fully established. The Police Complaints
Authority has been advised that the Commissioner of Police is undertaking
this investigation and will receive a copy of the report. The Authority will
undertake such work as it considers appropriate. |