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Government Strengthens Police Accountability After IPCA Recommendations

11/11/2025

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The government accepted all 13 recommendations from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) to strengthen police integrity and accountability.
Public Service Minister Judith Collins announced an Inspector-General of Police to enhance oversight.
The IPCA criticized former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster for failing to investigate serious allegations and for attempting to influence the investigation.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers described the conduct of senior leaders as inexcusable and acknowledged leadership failures.

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The government accepted all 13 recommendations from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) to strengthen police integrity and accountability.
Public Service Minister Judith Collins announced an Inspector-General of Police to enhance oversight.
The IPCA criticized former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster for failing to investigate serious allegations and for attempting to influence the investigation.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers described the conduct of senior leaders as inexcusable and acknowledged leadership failures.