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IPCA: Police shooting 'uncoordinated'

A police response to an aggravated burglary in which a man died after he was Tasered, shot and beaten has been labelled "unplanned and uncoordinated".

Police failed in sex assault complaint

Police failed to responsibly handle a sexual assault complaint made against a hospital security guard, an IPCA report has found.

Cops face disciplinary procedures

Complaints about bad language and bullying are just some of the reasons for disciplinary actions against some Southern district police officers.

Principal's top job begins under cloud

A NZ principal, due take the helm of one of the UK's most prestigious schools, will have to return home to defend allegations he assaulted his ex-wife.

Police dog bit innocent man relieving himself in carpark

A police dog handler whose animal bit a suspected criminal, who turned out to be an innocent man relieving himself in a car park, has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Top principal denies assault

A top principal has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his ex-wife in a private prosecution she has launched against him.

Police broke law, breached rights

Police broke the law and breached the human rights of hundreds of people when they blocked a Chch street for seven hours to check 200 cars, the IPCA has ruled.

Pursuing officer put people at risk

A police officer put a fleeing driver and members of the public at risk when he chased a fleeing driver at speeds of up to 95 km/h on the wrong side of the road.

Police allowed dog to maul man - IPCA

Invercargill police used illegal and unjustified excessive force by letting a police dog bite and drag a suspected burglar for almost a minute, an IPCA probe found.