Deputy Police Commissioner suspended

NewstalkZB reports:

The second-most powerful police officer in the country has been suspended from duty amid a criminal investigation, his lawyer says. 

The Herald revealed last month that Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming is being investigated by the Independent Police Conduct Authority, and the New Zealand Police. 

The nature of the allegations against McSkimming cannot be reported. 

He has since been suspended from his position as Deputy Commissioner, his lawyer confirmed. 

It is believed to be the first time a Deputy Commissioner has been suspended. …

In 2023, McSkimming was promoted to deputy commissioner on the recommendation of Chris Hipkins, who was Prime Minister at the time, following a Public Service Commission selection process. 

There will be two aspects to this investigation. The first is whether McSkmiing has done anything which is a breach of criminal law. The second is whether he has done anything incompatible with remaining Deputy Police Commissioner. One has a higher threshold than the other.