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The investigation into
the culture of police in the Counties Manukau District is asking for
submissions to be made and is providing a number of ways for people to
contact the inquiry staff. The Commissioner of
Police, Rob Robinson, has set up the investigation in response to recent
allegations regarding staff attitudes and the treatment of offenders. The investigation,
known as Operation Reason, is being overseen by former High Court judge, Sir
David Tomkins, QC. Inspector Pieter Roozendaal, the manager for Professional
Standards in the North Shore/Waitakere/Rodney District is managing the
inquiry. Staff have been selected from outside the Counties Manukau District.
Inspector Roozendaal
says, "An investigation such as this is reliant on people coming forward
and telling their stories. For that reason we want to make it as easy as
possible for people to make submissions, so there is an address for written
correspondence as well as e-mail address and a 0800 number." Investigation
Contacts Operation Reason "The investigation
wants to establish as wider perspective of policing in the District as
possible and so wants to hear from those with positive experiences as well as
those with criticism," says Inspector Roozendaal. Submissions can be made
by members of the public as well as serving and former members of Counties
Manukau police. The Commissioner has
set no deadline on the inquiry but it is asked that submissions are made by
March 28 2005. Media inquiries to Jayson Rhodes |
