Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is under investigation following complaints about his conduct, with the Public Service Commission confirming an independent process is underway.
The investigation relates to complaints made about Chambers in his role as Police Commissioner. The Public Service Commission has appointed an external investigator to examine the allegations, while declining to disclose the nature of the complaints because the process is ongoing.
The inquiry comes less than two years after Chambers was appointed New Zealand’s Police Commissioner, a role that carries responsibility for leading the country’s largest law enforcement agency and maintaining public confidence in policing.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell has acknowledged the investigation and says it is appropriate for the independent process to run its course before any conclusions are reached.
Chambers has indicated he will cooperate fully with the investigation and continues in his role while the inquiry is carried out.
The Public Service Commission is responsible for overseeing the employment of public service chief executives and managing investigations into conduct when complaints are received.
The investigation follows a period of heightened scrutiny of police leadership, including recent reviews into the handling of internal misconduct matters and calls for greater accountability within the organisation.
No findings have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. The Public Service Commission says it will provide further information once the process has concluded.
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