Newstalk ZB
March 1, 2004
Dewar steps down from ambulance job
John Dewar, former
detective investigated for alleged sexual misconduct, steps down from job at St
John Ambulance
A former detective, under investigation over police sexual misconduct claims,
has stepped aside from his job as a St John Ambulance executive.
John Dewar has taken a leave of absence while a Commission of Inquiry
investigates issues stemming from Louise Nicholas' complaint of being
pack-raped by Rotorua police in the 1980s.
Mr Dewar is under investigation for allegedly mishandling the original
complaint.
Mr Wood says media coverage of the allegations and the inquiry have placed Mr
Dewar under a lot of pressure and he will remain on leave for as long as St
John believes is appropriate.