NZ Police says involved staff represents 'a very small proportion' of its workforce
The New Zealand Police is investigating more than 30 employees for sexual misconduct, according to a new report, as it maintained that it does not have a widespread workplace problem related to the misbehaviour.
Data obtained by Radio New Zealand through the Official Information Act (OIA) revealed that 33 New Zealand Police employees are under investigation for sexual misconduct.
Six of these investigations had been going on for more than 500 days, according to the RNZ report, while one of the probes had its allegations redacted because releasing the allegation code could identify someone connected to the investigation.
Leigh MacDonald, the acting chief operating officer of NZ Police, told RNZ that they believe the figures do not indicate a widespread problem at the organisation.
"The number of staff linked to these allegations represents a very small proportion of the police workforce," MacDonald told the news outlet.
"At the same time, it is important that people feel able to raise concerns, and that those concerns are listened to and assessed or investigated appropriately."
He added that the NZ Police is taking allegations of sexual misconduct seriously, regardless of who was involved.
"The message is clear - nobody is above the law or the standards expected of Police employees," he said. "Every member of police's more than 16,000 staff is expected to act with integrity and...
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