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Former Police Deputy Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations

2/22/2026

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Jevon McSkimming, former Deputy Commissioner of the New Zealand Police, faced sexual misconduct allegations from a woman identified as Ms Z.
Emails sent to McSkimming between February 9 and 18, 2024, demanded payment for sex acts allegedly obtained through deception.
Ms Z stated that McSkimming's actions caused her to feel ignored by police, as noted in an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report.
A criminal investigation began in October 2024, but no charges were filed due to insufficient evidence.
The IPCA will release a report on the police's handling of the allegations and McSkimming's possession of objectionable material.

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Story summary

Jevon McSkimming, former Deputy Commissioner of the New Zealand Police, faced sexual misconduct allegations from a woman identified as Ms Z.
Emails sent to McSkimming between February 9 and 18, 2024, demanded payment for sex acts allegedly obtained through deception.
Ms Z stated that McSkimming's actions caused her to feel ignored by police, as noted in an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report.
A criminal investigation began in October 2024, but no charges were filed due to insufficient evidence.
The IPCA will release a report on the police's handling of the allegations and McSkimming's possession of objectionable material.