As stated by Superintendent Shanan Gray, Relieving Auckland City District Commander:
Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority in relation to complaints of inappropriate sexual behaviour by an Auckland District Court custody officer in 2018.
When we were alerted to this behaviour, Police notified the IPCA and the custody officer was stood down while we began a thorough investigation into the matter.
Our investigation found a pattern of behaviour that did not meet Police values and the custody officer was convicted on two charges of male assaults female.
The custody officer is no longer employed by NZ Police.
Two other colleagues were also subjected to this type of behaviour.
We’re incredibly disappointed by the behaviour of this individual and as soon as senior Police leaders were made aware of the behaviour it was investigated and addressed.
Our people who were subjected to this behaviour have been well supported throughout the investigation and we have been working on a number of initiatives, aimed at improving the culture within our custody unit.
This work remains ongoing.
