Moral Panic - Child Sexual Abuse
	Focus on People - Howard Broad - Index Destroyed the careers and previously unblemished reputations of four well-qualified, experienced and dedicated child care workers
	Dominion Post April 5 2006 Outsider wins race for top police post by Chalpat Sonti Taking a Broad overview: New police commissioner Howard Broad said he had an enormous task ahead of him to rebuild confidence in the police force and tackle all the other challenges his job would entail. photo by Maarten Holl, Dominion Post Howard Broad might be New Zealand's highest paid public servant - but he claims he doesn't know how much he'll be getting in his wage packet. Mr Broad, 49, has been appointed police commissioner. He succeeds Rob Robinson, who resigned as New Zealand's top police officer in December. It was a minor surprise and a well-kept secret. The 30-year police veteran – and qualified barrister – was widely seen as the outsider in a two-horse race with fellow assistant commissioner Peter Marshall. Mr Broad told The Dominion Post he had been phoned by Police Minister Annette King on Monday and told he had got the job. He managed to keep it quiet from his colleagues. Apart from his partner, Robin Peters, "I don't think too many people knew" till yesterday's official announcement. Mr Robinson was New Zealand's highest-paid public servant, on a salary of about $440,000. However, Mr Broad claimed he did not know what he would be paid. "I've no idea what it is. I've been told I'll be advised. I don't think you do this with any hint of what the remuneration is. This is about the excitement of the opportunity to do something you've. . . dedicated to." While there was "obviously elation about being selected", Mr Broad said he realised the enormity of his task. Public confidence in police had taken a battering in recent years and there were several challenges that had to be tackled. Ms King said Mr Broad was selected from a field of many candidates but would not be more specific. The State Services Commission, which managed the appointment process, refused to comment. Former Wellington district commander Rob Pope – also 49 and who was in the same cadet wing as Mr Broad when they joined the police in 1975 – was named deputy commissioner (operations). The job has traditionally been a stepping stone to the top post. Lyn Provost was reappointed as deputy commissioner (resource management). Frontline police spoken to by The Dominion Post expressed surprise at the appointments. Most had backed Mr Marshall for the top job, but he missed out completely in the reshuffle. Police Association president Greg O'Connor said the appointments brought a new look to the top of the organisation. "Both the commissioner and his deputy have backgrounds in CIB and in running districts, so the association is optimistic they will understand where resource and attention need to be focused." National law and order spokesman Simon Power said the pair had a "big task regaining the public's confidence in the police". Mr Pope's former job will be advertised. Superintendent Dave Trappitt has been appointed acting district commander.