Newstalk ZB
February 15, 2004
Powell loses Olympic liaison job
Waikato commander
stood down after being named as an individual of interest to rape inquiry has
lost job with Olympic team
Superintendent Kelvin Powell has lost his job as the police liaison for the New
Zealand Olympic team.
It comes after he was stood down as Waikato District Commander last night.
That move was made when Superintendent Powell was named as an 'individual of
interest' in the investigation into police pack rape allegations against three
other men.
The inquiry team won't spell out why it is interested in Superintendent Powell.
Inspector Gary Allcock will take over the Olympic
team's security.
He has held similar posts at the Sydney Olympics and the Manchester
Commonwealth Games.
A police statement says it is no longer appropriate for Superintendent Powell
to fulfil the role.
David Braithwaite says he was surprised but pleased by the quick action of the
police.
He says he is satisfied what they are doing will restore public faith in the
force.