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Former Police Commissioner Resigns Amid Serious Misconduct Findings

12/3/2025

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Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster resigned from the Social Investment Agency after an IPCA report on misconduct involving former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Coster accepted responsibility and apologized for the distress caused to the victim.
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche confirmed the immediate departure and leadership failures.
Public Service Minister Judith Collins criticized attempts to influence the investigation, calling the findings very serious.

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Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster resigned from the Social Investment Agency after an IPCA report on misconduct involving former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Coster accepted responsibility and apologized for the distress caused to the victim.
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche confirmed the immediate departure and leadership failures.
Public Service Minister Judith Collins criticized attempts to influence the investigation, calling the findings very serious.