Otago Daily Times
February 6, 2004
Perry to lead investigation of rape claim
by Lea Stewart
Southern police
district commander Superintendent Nick Perry will head the high-profile
criminal investigation into the historical rape allegations against three
police officers.
Supt Perry (52) will lead a team of 13 police staff, three of whom also come
from the Southern district. He will answer to deputy commissioner of opera- tions Steve Long.
It is alleged three police officers, including
The two other men involved in the allegations, Tauranga city councillor Brad
Shipton and Napier car dealer Bob Schollum, have since
left the force.
All three men have vigorously denied the allegations.
Speaking from
The rest of the inquiry team, from Southern,
"It will provide an interesting challenge," Supt Perry said.
"I have no idea at this stage how long I'll be here. At this stage, I'm
still assessing what lines of inquiry will need to be undertaken and making my
way through files and other associated matters."
Supt Perry said he had never worked directly with any of the three men involved
but had spoken with Mr Rickards in a professional capacity on occasions.
"I have spoken with Clint Rickards for usual administration business but
have never met any of them on a personal level or worked directly with
them."