A scathing report by the independent police watchdog has found serious misconduct at the highest levels of the police, including a former Commissioner, over how allegations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming were handled.
The allegations against McSkimming include sexual interaction without consent, threats to use an intimate visual recording, and misuse of a police credit card and police property to further a sexual relationship.
The claims arose from a sexual relationship between McSkimming, then 40, and a 21-year-old complainant.
According to the report, when the matter was referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority, former Commissioner Andrew Coster attempted to influence the scope and timing of the investigation.
Earlier this evening, a press conference was held at the Beehive, where Public Service Minister Judith Collins and Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced that the government will establish an Inspector General of Police.
RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly was there and speaks to Emile Donovan.
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