Life continues to grind on.
John Dewar found guilty, Taser trial reported a sucess by Police, Police car chase policy under scrutiny etc.....
Police coming to the house at 00.30am on a Thursday morning etc..... looking for a never resident also threats and abuse in the letterbox, never mind.
I reiterate my apology about site inactivity but my cap is elsewhere at the moment.
Tuesday 28 August 2007
Wednesday 25 July 2007
Site Inactivity
Dear Readers,
Although further escapades of Police activity have been reported by the Mainstream Media, Bob Dewar, Clint taking on the Police, Ministerial rebuttal of Cadet convictions etc...
Policewatch has been busy with other developments.
Commendations goes to South Auckland Policing District in a proactive approach to domestic violence, and that recognition that men are being victim and require support.
Otahuhu Community Policing more than deserve this recognition as a leader in post millenium policing.
Although further escapades of Police activity have been reported by the Mainstream Media, Bob Dewar, Clint taking on the Police, Ministerial rebuttal of Cadet convictions etc...
Policewatch has been busy with other developments.
Commendations goes to South Auckland Policing District in a proactive approach to domestic violence, and that recognition that men are being victim and require support.
Otahuhu Community Policing more than deserve this recognition as a leader in post millenium policing.
Sunday 8 July 2007
111 Woes Continue
A traumatised home-invasion victim says the 111 system failed around 15 times as he tried to get help after armed intruders burst into his house.
Businessman Arthur Gundy, 62, said he stood in his underwear with duct tape hanging from his wrists, repeatedly trying to get through to police for help.
After 15 calls and 20 minutes, he said he had still not been connected through the 111 automated operator service.
Gundy tried two different phones, called three or four times and looked for the Henderson Police Station in the phone book.
Teleco responded:
What happened here is the problem was in the sound – he could hear them but they could not hear him.
What Mr Gundy thought was an automated voice would have been the 111 operator reading out the options, which was standard procedure.
While the fault would not have affected everyone in the area Telecom were investigating two other situations in Manukau on Thursday and Friday where a similar problem may have occurred.
It does show other people were experiencing similar problems.
If people did have trouble calling then they were advised to call the police, ambulance or fire services directly, rather than via the 111 system.
Businessman Arthur Gundy, 62, said he stood in his underwear with duct tape hanging from his wrists, repeatedly trying to get through to police for help.
After 15 calls and 20 minutes, he said he had still not been connected through the 111 automated operator service.
Gundy tried two different phones, called three or four times and looked for the Henderson Police Station in the phone book.
Teleco responded:
What happened here is the problem was in the sound – he could hear them but they could not hear him.
What Mr Gundy thought was an automated voice would have been the 111 operator reading out the options, which was standard procedure.
While the fault would not have affected everyone in the area Telecom were investigating two other situations in Manukau on Thursday and Friday where a similar problem may have occurred.
It does show other people were experiencing similar problems.
If people did have trouble calling then they were advised to call the police, ambulance or fire services directly, rather than via the 111 system.
Friday 6 July 2007
Policeman escapes assault conviction
A long-serving Rotorua policeman followed a man around the back of a late-night diner and assaulted him, thinking he had raped his daughter.
Senior Constable William Royal broke down in tears as he was discharged without conviction in Rotorua District Court yesterday.
He had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge of assaulting a Wellington man outside a popular late-night Rotorua diner on October 22.
He was waiting to be collected by his daughter in her car when he heard a commotion outside in the takeaway area of the diner.
When he went outside he saw the complainant, a Wellington man visiting Rotorua, on the ground surrounded by a group of men. There had been a fight.
Mr Royal asked what had happened and was told by his son, Willie Royal junior, that the man had raped Mr Royal's daughter.
Staff took the complainant, who had suffered minor injuries, around to the back of the diner. The complainant told police Mr Royal followed him to the back of the premises and punched and kicked him several times around the body.
The daughter was not raped.
As a senior policeman with vast experience he should have let the law take its own course. Judge Thomas said the offending was of the lowest level and Mr Royal was entitled to keep his unblemished police record clear.
Senior Constable William Royal broke down in tears as he was discharged without conviction in Rotorua District Court yesterday.
He had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge of assaulting a Wellington man outside a popular late-night Rotorua diner on October 22.
He was waiting to be collected by his daughter in her car when he heard a commotion outside in the takeaway area of the diner.
When he went outside he saw the complainant, a Wellington man visiting Rotorua, on the ground surrounded by a group of men. There had been a fight.
Mr Royal asked what had happened and was told by his son, Willie Royal junior, that the man had raped Mr Royal's daughter.
Staff took the complainant, who had suffered minor injuries, around to the back of the diner. The complainant told police Mr Royal followed him to the back of the premises and punched and kicked him several times around the body.
The daughter was not raped.
As a senior policeman with vast experience he should have let the law take its own course. Judge Thomas said the offending was of the lowest level and Mr Royal was entitled to keep his unblemished police record clear.
Tuesday 26 June 2007
Chinese policing and DIY Statements?
A confused, mistake-ridden witness statement taken by a new Christchurch constable has raised fears over its reliability in court.
The statement, taken by a Chinese officer who joined the force this year, contains mistakes and confusing sentences, causing a woman to question whether she can properly defend herself.
The woman faces an assault charge, but she and her former husband, who signed the statement, say it has inaccuracies because of the constable's confusion over some words.
The statement included several spelling and grammatical errors.
In part it read: "Then she went up straightly and was very aggressive. She tell K... get your ... ass out of my coatch. I stood up and cut it out. H... started slashing me. I got long arm. She's just playing up."
Later, the man is quoted as saying: "My nose was bleeding and sour."
The statement has alarmed both parties, who felt they were not accurately represented, and lawyers said it could cause problems in a court hearing.
The Christchurch case comes as police consider formal pre-employment programmes for recruits from ethnic minorities who do not have English as a first language.
The programmes could also be used for would-be recruits who have problems with reading, writing and other basic skills as police battle for staff in an increasingly tight labour market.
The Christchurch complainant, who cannot be named because the matter is before the courts, said he had been misquoted by the officer, in particular over saying he had been slashed. He told the officer he had been scratched.
He said he "gave up and signed it" after the officer took over an hour and a half to take down the 30-line statement.
The man said the interview became an "ordeal" when he could not make himself and his clarifications understood.
He stopped giving some information when the officer "just didn't get it" and signed the statement just to end the painful process.
The constable was with a more senior officer, who appeared to be "babysitting" him, but the officer took his statement alone, the man said.
The woman said that when she obtained the statement as part of her pending court case, she realised how inadequate the officer's understanding of the situation was.
"He couldn't get what was going on and the statement reflects that. How can I defend myself when I can't even understand what I am being charged with," she said.
"The defence could say they didn't know what they had to defend. The whole thing could turn into a fiasco."
Barrister Gerald Lascelles said he had not seen a case dismissed due to poor police reporting, but "the police force is changing".
Both questioned whether he should have been allowed to graduate from police college.
Police national manager of human resources Wayne Annan said new Asian officers received extra language lessons and were supervised, as any new constable would be.
Police Association president Greg O'Connor said he had heard the officer was an exceptional policeman.
"Clearly, people who have English as a second language do have added difficulties, but this is more than compensated for by the huge advantage of having someone who can speak another language," O'Connor said.
The statement, taken by a Chinese officer who joined the force this year, contains mistakes and confusing sentences, causing a woman to question whether she can properly defend herself.
The woman faces an assault charge, but she and her former husband, who signed the statement, say it has inaccuracies because of the constable's confusion over some words.
The statement included several spelling and grammatical errors.
In part it read: "Then she went up straightly and was very aggressive. She tell K... get your ... ass out of my coatch. I stood up and cut it out. H... started slashing me. I got long arm. She's just playing up."
Later, the man is quoted as saying: "My nose was bleeding and sour."
The statement has alarmed both parties, who felt they were not accurately represented, and lawyers said it could cause problems in a court hearing.
The Christchurch case comes as police consider formal pre-employment programmes for recruits from ethnic minorities who do not have English as a first language.
The programmes could also be used for would-be recruits who have problems with reading, writing and other basic skills as police battle for staff in an increasingly tight labour market.
The Christchurch complainant, who cannot be named because the matter is before the courts, said he had been misquoted by the officer, in particular over saying he had been slashed. He told the officer he had been scratched.
He said he "gave up and signed it" after the officer took over an hour and a half to take down the 30-line statement.
The man said the interview became an "ordeal" when he could not make himself and his clarifications understood.
He stopped giving some information when the officer "just didn't get it" and signed the statement just to end the painful process.
The constable was with a more senior officer, who appeared to be "babysitting" him, but the officer took his statement alone, the man said.
The woman said that when she obtained the statement as part of her pending court case, she realised how inadequate the officer's understanding of the situation was.
"He couldn't get what was going on and the statement reflects that. How can I defend myself when I can't even understand what I am being charged with," she said.
"The defence could say they didn't know what they had to defend. The whole thing could turn into a fiasco."
Barrister Gerald Lascelles said he had not seen a case dismissed due to poor police reporting, but "the police force is changing".
Both questioned whether he should have been allowed to graduate from police college.
Police national manager of human resources Wayne Annan said new Asian officers received extra language lessons and were supervised, as any new constable would be.
Police Association president Greg O'Connor said he had heard the officer was an exceptional policeman.
"Clearly, people who have English as a second language do have added difficulties, but this is more than compensated for by the huge advantage of having someone who can speak another language," O'Connor said.
Sunday 24 June 2007
Police and Smacking, let the games begin
New police guidelines for handling complaints about smacking children are unnecessarily restrictive and remove officers' discretion.
Police Association president Greg O'Connor said the guidelines defeated the purpose of an amendment meant to allow police discretion when applying the law, which came into force on Friday.
He said they seemed to have been drafted without consulting frontline supervisors.
"Police work on complaints. Police will not be out patrolling children's playgrounds looking for people smacking their children. It will be when it is brought to police attention that something will be done."
Mr O'Connor said that once a complaint was made, the standard would be the same as for reporting family violence - zero tolerance.
"And it must be reported. And unfortunately, as a result of these guidelines, there is very little discretion. We think the guidelines could have been a little more broad."
The guidelines released by police say people can smack children to prevent or minimise harm to a child but not to punish or correct it.
Parents who do so and who are involved in repetitive smacking incidents may also have their actions recorded by police even if they are not charged, the guidelines say.
Police can use their discretion not to charge if actions are deemed "inconsequential" - but exactly what that means is undefined.
Mr O'Connor said "We believe that they are unnecessarily conservative and restrictive. Any action that is corrective is clearly an offence. We believe there should have been discretion there as to whether that was inconsequential, but it's quite clear in the guidelines that smacking them after they've crossed the road by way of correction or punishment is going to require intervention and prosecution."
Police Association president Greg O'Connor said the guidelines defeated the purpose of an amendment meant to allow police discretion when applying the law, which came into force on Friday.
He said they seemed to have been drafted without consulting frontline supervisors.
"Police work on complaints. Police will not be out patrolling children's playgrounds looking for people smacking their children. It will be when it is brought to police attention that something will be done."
Mr O'Connor said that once a complaint was made, the standard would be the same as for reporting family violence - zero tolerance.
"And it must be reported. And unfortunately, as a result of these guidelines, there is very little discretion. We think the guidelines could have been a little more broad."
The guidelines released by police say people can smack children to prevent or minimise harm to a child but not to punish or correct it.
Parents who do so and who are involved in repetitive smacking incidents may also have their actions recorded by police even if they are not charged, the guidelines say.
Police can use their discretion not to charge if actions are deemed "inconsequential" - but exactly what that means is undefined.
Mr O'Connor said "We believe that they are unnecessarily conservative and restrictive. Any action that is corrective is clearly an offence. We believe there should have been discretion there as to whether that was inconsequential, but it's quite clear in the guidelines that smacking them after they've crossed the road by way of correction or punishment is going to require intervention and prosecution."
Do As I Say, Not As I Do - 250 Police Speedsters
Police officers were caught 685 times by speed cameras last year but 435 tickets were waived because they were on their way to emergencies, leaving 250 for accountability.
National Party's police spokesman, Chester Borrows, said officers were expected to abide by the law in the same way as the public, and their Speed Kills campaign should be backed by their own actions.
National Party's police spokesman, Chester Borrows, said officers were expected to abide by the law in the same way as the public, and their Speed Kills campaign should be backed by their own actions.
Further black marks for police recruits
Fresh details have emerged of problems with police recruits following a damning internal report raising concerns about dangerously low training standards.
Information shows 64 charges have been laid against recruits in the past two years, ranging in seriousness from criminal to unprofessional.
It follows the release of a report that Police National Headquarters tried to keep secret - revealing the concerns of senior police college trainer and psychologist Senior Sergeant Iain Saunders.
Some recruits took three attempts to pass the entrance test. One had to be taught "how to write letters of the alphabet by drawing within bubble letters in the same style as a 5-year-old".
Information released under the Official Information Act reveals police investigated more than 60 allegations of misconduct against recruits at the police college in the past year.
Charges include assaults against fellow recruits and police officers, attempted burglary, academic dishonesty, bullying, exhibiting offensive material, fraud and failing to pay a taxi fare.
Police refused to reveal any more detail about the infringements because it might identify the recruits.
National's Chester Borrows described the report as "amazing".
He regarded the allegations against recruits as "worrying".
Police Minister Annette King has said it is not her job to screen recruits.
"It's just disgusting that she would try to slide out of responsibility for the standards of recruiting if she is the minister," Borrows said.
NZ First police spokesman Ron Mark said he had been aware "for years" that there were concerns within the police about lowering standards.
"I have heard anecdotal evidence from various officers... They were taking on recruits who didn't meet the standards required. I have heard of communication skills so poor that evidence had to be retaken by other officers. That's crucial."
Information shows 64 charges have been laid against recruits in the past two years, ranging in seriousness from criminal to unprofessional.
It follows the release of a report that Police National Headquarters tried to keep secret - revealing the concerns of senior police college trainer and psychologist Senior Sergeant Iain Saunders.
Some recruits took three attempts to pass the entrance test. One had to be taught "how to write letters of the alphabet by drawing within bubble letters in the same style as a 5-year-old".
Information released under the Official Information Act reveals police investigated more than 60 allegations of misconduct against recruits at the police college in the past year.
Charges include assaults against fellow recruits and police officers, attempted burglary, academic dishonesty, bullying, exhibiting offensive material, fraud and failing to pay a taxi fare.
Police refused to reveal any more detail about the infringements because it might identify the recruits.
National's Chester Borrows described the report as "amazing".
He regarded the allegations against recruits as "worrying".
Police Minister Annette King has said it is not her job to screen recruits.
"It's just disgusting that she would try to slide out of responsibility for the standards of recruiting if she is the minister," Borrows said.
NZ First police spokesman Ron Mark said he had been aware "for years" that there were concerns within the police about lowering standards.
"I have heard anecdotal evidence from various officers... They were taking on recruits who didn't meet the standards required. I have heard of communication skills so poor that evidence had to be retaken by other officers. That's crucial."
Police recruit standards plummet
Public safety is at risk as the standard of police recruits plummets, a damning secret internal report reveals.
Police chiefs have been accused of "turning a blind eye" to the consequences.
Many criminals and members of the public would be able to outsmart some officers.
The public are probably being placed at risk or offered very poor service.
A report reveals that Royal New Zealand Police College trainers are increasingly having to warn managers that "poor performers" have graduated and been posted to their area.
Police national headquarters had publicly lauded the number and quality of new recruits - but the information used was "inaccurate, misleading and poorly interpreted", warns the report, which was prepared late last year.
Police risked "significant embarrassment" if the actual details were made public.
Police national headquarters did not want the public to see these findings.
Allowing low-intelligence recruits to graduate as officers had flow-on consequences for police - including decisions they would make in incidents such as high-speed vehicle pursuits, and when to use force, such as a 50,000 volt Taser.
Police Minister Annette King said it was not her job to screen recruits.
Police chiefs have been accused of "turning a blind eye" to the consequences.
Many criminals and members of the public would be able to outsmart some officers.
The public are probably being placed at risk or offered very poor service.
A report reveals that Royal New Zealand Police College trainers are increasingly having to warn managers that "poor performers" have graduated and been posted to their area.
Police national headquarters had publicly lauded the number and quality of new recruits - but the information used was "inaccurate, misleading and poorly interpreted", warns the report, which was prepared late last year.
Police risked "significant embarrassment" if the actual details were made public.
Police national headquarters did not want the public to see these findings.
Allowing low-intelligence recruits to graduate as officers had flow-on consequences for police - including decisions they would make in incidents such as high-speed vehicle pursuits, and when to use force, such as a 50,000 volt Taser.
Police Minister Annette King said it was not her job to screen recruits.
Sunday 17 June 2007
Officers Facing Charges
New figures show more than a dozen serving officers are facing criminal charges ranging from rape of a minor to wounding with intent.
The Office of the Commissioner is playing down the number and seriousness of the charges.
Police refused to name those facing criminal charges, but did confirm the 14 sworn officers held the rank of either constable or sergeant, and that they were from the Auckland, Waitemata, Counties Manukau, Bay of Plenty, Tasman and Canterbury police districts.
The charges they face include: male assaults female, injuring with intent, common assault, excess breath alcohol, theft, careless driving, making a false statement, assault with a weapon, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, male rapes female, and male rapes female (aged between 12 and 16).
Some of the charges carry maximum prison terms of 14 years or more.
Police national manager for professional standards Stu Wildon would not say how many of those sworn officers had been stood down, suspended, or were on full or restricted duties.
The Office of the Commissioner is playing down the number and seriousness of the charges.
Police refused to name those facing criminal charges, but did confirm the 14 sworn officers held the rank of either constable or sergeant, and that they were from the Auckland, Waitemata, Counties Manukau, Bay of Plenty, Tasman and Canterbury police districts.
The charges they face include: male assaults female, injuring with intent, common assault, excess breath alcohol, theft, careless driving, making a false statement, assault with a weapon, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, male rapes female, and male rapes female (aged between 12 and 16).
Some of the charges carry maximum prison terms of 14 years or more.
Police national manager for professional standards Stu Wildon would not say how many of those sworn officers had been stood down, suspended, or were on full or restricted duties.
Monday 11 June 2007
20% of Police from UK have left
Nearly one fifth of officers recruited from the United Kingdom who have served in the New Zealand Police have left.
The National Party last year expressed concern at the high attrition rate from the 2003 group, and called on Police Minister Annette King to look at what is happening.
Clearly, little has been done to arrest the rate of attrition.
You have to wonder if the conditions of work are made clear to them before we put the time and resources into training them.
The National Party last year expressed concern at the high attrition rate from the 2003 group, and called on Police Minister Annette King to look at what is happening.
Clearly, little has been done to arrest the rate of attrition.
You have to wonder if the conditions of work are made clear to them before we put the time and resources into training them.
Police attitude appals Muliagas
Folole Muliaga's children are devastated and their lawyer will lodge a complaint with the Commissioner of Police after an acrimonious meeting between the family and Police.
Talks with the police broke down after they refused "point blank" to show family lawyer Olinda Woodroffe copies of earlier statements by the children.
The Police gave no reason for their refusal, and the confrontation left Mrs Muliaga's 20-year-old son"too upset to talk".
The family were struggling to come to terms with Mrs Muliaga's death, and Saturday's meeting - arranged by Ms Woodroffe and attended by a Samoan interpreter - had left them "astounded" by the police attitude.
They are victims here, not suspects. Police should have a bit more sensitivity.
Ms Woodroffe last night confirmed that when she asked for copies of the earlier statements, the police said, "There's no need for you to see it".
She claims "They came in with an attitude."
She said it was not acceptable that the boys had earlier been interviewed without a lawyer or interpreter and without first being read their rights.
The Muliagas had initiated the meeting, but it did not proceed as Ms Woodroffe did not agree to the terms.
It is not the family's first run-in with police over Mrs Muliaga's death.
To conduct six-hour interviews with the Muliaga boys the day after their mother's death was "absolutely improper".
Talks with the police broke down after they refused "point blank" to show family lawyer Olinda Woodroffe copies of earlier statements by the children.
The Police gave no reason for their refusal, and the confrontation left Mrs Muliaga's 20-year-old son"too upset to talk".
The family were struggling to come to terms with Mrs Muliaga's death, and Saturday's meeting - arranged by Ms Woodroffe and attended by a Samoan interpreter - had left them "astounded" by the police attitude.
They are victims here, not suspects. Police should have a bit more sensitivity.
Ms Woodroffe last night confirmed that when she asked for copies of the earlier statements, the police said, "There's no need for you to see it".
She claims "They came in with an attitude."
She said it was not acceptable that the boys had earlier been interviewed without a lawyer or interpreter and without first being read their rights.
The Muliagas had initiated the meeting, but it did not proceed as Ms Woodroffe did not agree to the terms.
It is not the family's first run-in with police over Mrs Muliaga's death.
To conduct six-hour interviews with the Muliaga boys the day after their mother's death was "absolutely improper".
Bay of Plenty Police Brutality.
Four Whakatane police officers accused of assault have been committed for trial.
Sergeants Keith Parsons, 51, and Erle Busby, 46, senior constable Bruce Laing, 45, and constable John Mills, 38, are jointly accused of assaulting a man with pepper spray and batons in the Whakatane police cells in October.
Tauranga-based lawyer Rachael Adams entered not guilty pleas on behalf of the four police officers.
All were remanded for a callover in the Tauranga District Court on July 26.
Busby faces three charges of assault using a police tactical baton and one charge of assault using a police side handle baton.
Parsons faces two charges of assault using a tactical baton and one charge of assault using pepper spray.
Laing and Mills are each charged with assault using pepper spray.
Sergeants Keith Parsons, 51, and Erle Busby, 46, senior constable Bruce Laing, 45, and constable John Mills, 38, are jointly accused of assaulting a man with pepper spray and batons in the Whakatane police cells in October.
Tauranga-based lawyer Rachael Adams entered not guilty pleas on behalf of the four police officers.
All were remanded for a callover in the Tauranga District Court on July 26.
Busby faces three charges of assault using a police tactical baton and one charge of assault using a police side handle baton.
Parsons faces two charges of assault using a tactical baton and one charge of assault using pepper spray.
Laing and Mills are each charged with assault using pepper spray.
Wednesday 6 June 2007
South Auckland Police Racism
Racist remark undermines police efforts with Asians
Racist comments by a senior detective do nothing to encourage Asians to come forward to report crime.
Senior detective Neil Grimstone commented to a conference on Chinese organised crime that some who could be 'blindfolded with a shoelace' couldn’t be trusted.
Counties Manukau police district commander, Superintendent Steve Shortland admitted Grimstone was under investigation.
But Shortland said Grimstone's remarks were "totally inappropriate and unacceptable" and defied police orders.
Muliaga family accuse police of racism
Police investigating the death of south Auckland woman Folole Muliaga have been accused of institutionalised racism by her family.
Family spokesman, Brenden Sheehan, said they were "hugely insensitive" and had shown "institutionalised racism" by not knowing how to deal with other cultures.
Mr Sheehan said he received a telephone message from police saying he was expecting one of Mrs Muliaga's sons to be interviewed with a lawyer present and "could he come down to the police station that day.
"Obviously I didn't return the call but it's outrageous. These people are victims. What hope has any brown person got if they are a suspect in a case in this country.
"If they treat victims like this how do they treat suspects?"
Mr Sheehan said he was also "disgusted and appalled" that the police had apparently said publicly that no charges would be laid because Mrs Muliaga was a very sick woman.
He said the unnamed police source was quoted in The Press newspaper after police had earlier told him they would not comment publicly but then breached their own undertaking by doing so.
He said he was "furious" and did not want to speak yet to police about it but the family now wanted a fresh police team to take over the inquiry.
"I think the investigation is so compromised at this stage that it cannot possibly produce a fair and balanced report."
The officer in charge of the inquiry, Detective Inspector Jim Gallagher, refused to comment on the claims.
Racist comments by a senior detective do nothing to encourage Asians to come forward to report crime.
Senior detective Neil Grimstone commented to a conference on Chinese organised crime that some who could be 'blindfolded with a shoelace' couldn’t be trusted.
Counties Manukau police district commander, Superintendent Steve Shortland admitted Grimstone was under investigation.
But Shortland said Grimstone's remarks were "totally inappropriate and unacceptable" and defied police orders.
Muliaga family accuse police of racism
Police investigating the death of south Auckland woman Folole Muliaga have been accused of institutionalised racism by her family.
Family spokesman, Brenden Sheehan, said they were "hugely insensitive" and had shown "institutionalised racism" by not knowing how to deal with other cultures.
Mr Sheehan said he received a telephone message from police saying he was expecting one of Mrs Muliaga's sons to be interviewed with a lawyer present and "could he come down to the police station that day.
"Obviously I didn't return the call but it's outrageous. These people are victims. What hope has any brown person got if they are a suspect in a case in this country.
"If they treat victims like this how do they treat suspects?"
Mr Sheehan said he was also "disgusted and appalled" that the police had apparently said publicly that no charges would be laid because Mrs Muliaga was a very sick woman.
He said the unnamed police source was quoted in The Press newspaper after police had earlier told him they would not comment publicly but then breached their own undertaking by doing so.
He said he was "furious" and did not want to speak yet to police about it but the family now wanted a fresh police team to take over the inquiry.
"I think the investigation is so compromised at this stage that it cannot possibly produce a fair and balanced report."
The officer in charge of the inquiry, Detective Inspector Jim Gallagher, refused to comment on the claims.
Friday 1 June 2007
Another case not being given due diligence - COA.
COA - Cover Our Asses
A woman who alleges she was sexually harassed while she was employed by New Zealand Police has had an application to take the matter straight to the Employment Court denied.
The woman, named only Ms C because she has name suppression, alleges she was harassed in various ways, mostly sexual, while she was employed by the police and it led to her being unjustifiably dismissed in June last year.
She applied to have her case removed from the Employment Relations Authority list and taken to the Employment Court on the grounds that it was of such a nature and urgency it was in the public interest to do so.
Ms C made links to Dame Margaret Bazley's damning report into police conduct and the high-profile trials of police officers.
However, Police Commissioner Howard Broad said Dame Margaret's report was not relevant to this case and it could be dealt with much less formally and at a lower cost by the ERA.
ERA member Greg Wood denied Ms C's application.
Policewatch Mrs C, ignore the protestations of the kangaroo bureaucracy, bring your story out publiclyto us, then that they who should be judged, are, and in full view!
Win, win, further cleansing of the barrel!
A woman who alleges she was sexually harassed while she was employed by New Zealand Police has had an application to take the matter straight to the Employment Court denied.
The woman, named only Ms C because she has name suppression, alleges she was harassed in various ways, mostly sexual, while she was employed by the police and it led to her being unjustifiably dismissed in June last year.
She applied to have her case removed from the Employment Relations Authority list and taken to the Employment Court on the grounds that it was of such a nature and urgency it was in the public interest to do so.
Ms C made links to Dame Margaret Bazley's damning report into police conduct and the high-profile trials of police officers.
However, Police Commissioner Howard Broad said Dame Margaret's report was not relevant to this case and it could be dealt with much less formally and at a lower cost by the ERA.
ERA member Greg Wood denied Ms C's application.
Policewatch Mrs C, ignore the protestations of the kangaroo bureaucracy, bring your story out publiclyto us, then that they who should be judged, are, and in full view!
Win, win, further cleansing of the barrel!
Office of the Commisioner - Tweaking
Police Commissioner's rule reviewed
The roles and responsibilities of the Police Commissioner could be in for a tweaking.
"A discussion document" on a proposed revamp of the police legislation suggests the Commissioner's role and powers be clarified. It also recommends clear boundaries be set regarding the relationship between the Commissioner and the Minister of Police.
Policewatch: Who is discussing this document?
Other proposals include amending the Privacy Act for more information sharing, making it compulsory for people to supply ID to police when requested, and strengthening police powers for dealing with groups or crowds.
Policewatch: Dealing with groups or crowds
Patched Gangs ( mongrel mob > boy scouts including the Police themselves fill this category)
Teenage parties alledgedly out of Control?
Fathers Coalition protests outside homes of corrupt Judges and lawyers?
Anti - war peaceniks outside Te Papa?
Review spokesman Superintendent Hamish McArdle says the document attempts to write the independence of the police into law. It also suggests giving the Police Commissioner the power to convene formal inquiries into his or her organisation. Currently this is solely restricted to the Minister of Police.
Mr McArdle is urging the public to make their opinions on the review known.
Policewatch Hamish how do we make our opinion known?
The roles and responsibilities of the Police Commissioner could be in for a tweaking.
"A discussion document" on a proposed revamp of the police legislation suggests the Commissioner's role and powers be clarified. It also recommends clear boundaries be set regarding the relationship between the Commissioner and the Minister of Police.
Policewatch: Who is discussing this document?
Other proposals include amending the Privacy Act for more information sharing, making it compulsory for people to supply ID to police when requested, and strengthening police powers for dealing with groups or crowds.
Policewatch: Dealing with groups or crowds
Patched Gangs ( mongrel mob > boy scouts including the Police themselves fill this category)
Teenage parties alledgedly out of Control?
Fathers Coalition protests outside homes of corrupt Judges and lawyers?
Anti - war peaceniks outside Te Papa?
Review spokesman Superintendent Hamish McArdle says the document attempts to write the independence of the police into law. It also suggests giving the Police Commissioner the power to convene formal inquiries into his or her organisation. Currently this is solely restricted to the Minister of Police.
Mr McArdle is urging the public to make their opinions on the review known.
Policewatch Hamish how do we make our opinion known?
Tuesday 29 May 2007
Heavy Handed Police Again
This month police were criticised for not breaking up the party that led to the deaths of 16-year-olds Hannah Rossiter and Jane Young in Edgeware Road, Christchurch.
Now parents of teenagers at a party in Ladbrooks on Saturday night say police destroyed a "trouble-free" teenage party.
It was supervised by 23 adults – one of whom was arrested for assault – because parents wanted to avoid an Edgeware-style situation.
Parent Lisa Walker said the party for her son's and daughter's 18th and 16th birthdays respectively at Ladbrooks Hall, near Lincoln, was broken up by police in "flak jackets" who "marched in without speaking to anyone, formed a human chain at the back of the hall and herded everyone onto the street".
Walker said the police swore at children and adult supervisors, threatened them with pepper spray, and arrested one of the adults when he touched an officer's hat to get his attention.
The man spent a night in jail and was charged with assault.
Eight parents laid official complaints with police on Sunday.
Walker said in the wake of the Edgeware Road tragedy they decided the party would be strictly supervised.
Police seemed intent on relying on "heavy-handed" tactics, she said.
Five adults patrolled the only gate, children were stamped on entry and not let back out. Parents knew where their children were by invitations and phone calls through the week.
The party, which Walker had agreed with police would end at 1am, was shutting down when 14 police with two paddy wagons arrived at 12.40am.
"I said to them, 'Please don't cause trouble'. The kids were absolutely terrified."
Parent Jacqui Hudson said police behaviour inflamed the situation and endangered kids. "They were putting lives at risk."
Policewatch says: 1939 Brownshirts - 2007 Blueshirts
Now parents of teenagers at a party in Ladbrooks on Saturday night say police destroyed a "trouble-free" teenage party.
It was supervised by 23 adults – one of whom was arrested for assault – because parents wanted to avoid an Edgeware-style situation.
Parent Lisa Walker said the party for her son's and daughter's 18th and 16th birthdays respectively at Ladbrooks Hall, near Lincoln, was broken up by police in "flak jackets" who "marched in without speaking to anyone, formed a human chain at the back of the hall and herded everyone onto the street".
Walker said the police swore at children and adult supervisors, threatened them with pepper spray, and arrested one of the adults when he touched an officer's hat to get his attention.
The man spent a night in jail and was charged with assault.
Eight parents laid official complaints with police on Sunday.
Walker said in the wake of the Edgeware Road tragedy they decided the party would be strictly supervised.
Police seemed intent on relying on "heavy-handed" tactics, she said.
Five adults patrolled the only gate, children were stamped on entry and not let back out. Parents knew where their children were by invitations and phone calls through the week.
The party, which Walker had agreed with police would end at 1am, was shutting down when 14 police with two paddy wagons arrived at 12.40am.
"I said to them, 'Please don't cause trouble'. The kids were absolutely terrified."
Parent Jacqui Hudson said police behaviour inflamed the situation and endangered kids. "They were putting lives at risk."
Policewatch says: 1939 Brownshirts - 2007 Blueshirts
The Appeal Against Insanity or Heavy Handed Police
From the internet.
In October last year there was a protest against a Weapons Conference being held at Te Papa, our national museum, and referred to colloquially as “Our Place”. Only it is not the place of the New Zealand people for a few days a year, when Arms Dealers from all over the world congregate on this small area to work on sales of weapons.
On the first day of the protest I witnessed numerous assaults by members of New Zealand’s police force against peaceful protestors, all of which would have been recorded on CCTV, yet none of those assaults were investigated. I witnessed Andrzej Kowalczyk (head of the NZPD Strategic Response Group) pull a male by his dreads, I was hit in the face by another Police Officer, I was shoved around alot, I witnessed someone else’s glasses get broken, and a general breakdown of the New Zealand Police Force’s ordinarily strong ethics
On the next day, I was with a good friend of mine, manning a banner. We were standing within half a metre of the police lines, and had they wished to do so they would have had ample ability to engage with us in friendly conversation. They did not do this, and we continued to protest, occasionally chanting “Arms Trade, Death Trade,” amongst other slogans.
We were then told the protest was over and were moving to depart when my friend was grabbed by a Three Man Extraction Squad with no prior warning of what was occuring.
Based on the assaults and affray I had experienced and seen the Police engage in on the previous day I believed that my friend was being assaulted unlawfully by members of the police force, as neither I nor my friend had been given any prior warning or indication as to what was happening.
I then reacted instinctively to protect my friend against what I percieved to be unlawful excessive and violent action on the behalf of the NZPD Strategic Response Group, linked arms with him, and was dragged away and charged with one count of Obstructing Justice.
The following footage has captured Police in the act.
Watch the video for yourself, you be the judge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2QAaClsMZg
Comment on the above also from the Internet
Ra Says: May 23rd, 2007 at 4:04 pm
I wonder if we as New Zealanders are willing to stand aside and allow this gang in blue to continue this sort of treatment.
I myself fell victim to rogue cop treatment when I saw a teenager in the middle of town getting mistreated.
I didnt know the kid but I did see how the ruckus had started and basically he was getting arrested for not moving on when being asked, sorry, when being told. The kid just chose the wrong time and the wrong cop to show defiance.Now the cops probably have the right to enforce this, (I’m no expert in the law but I imagine they’d label it loitering in a public space or unlawful congregation yadda yadda) but the level of force they used was excessive to say the least.
Being the only adult in the vacinity I walked over to a female cop standing aside. I asked her if she thought that the police officer with his full weight on one knee in the back of the teenager on the ground was a bit rough and she told me to mind my own business and move on.I took exception and pushed the issue then ended up asking for her badge number. Now I’m no expert in dealing with police but as far as I knew they have a serial type badge number on their shoulders. When I was trying to look for it she called another collegue over and told him they were gonna have trouble with me now. At the same time she squared up making it harder for me to see her serial number.I was under the impression they had to give it out when asked.
Cop number two then takes over and tells me if I dont move on I’ll get arrested, when I question what for he replies obstruction of justice and disturbing the peace. I’m 5 meters away from the guy being assaulted on the ground and I’m not interferring with the arresting officers in any way but I am presenting myself as a possible threat and hinderence so the two of them turn on me.
Now I’m no chicken but I’m not an idiot either, I didnt know the guy being arrested but I feel for the poor fucker but I back down anyway.There was no way I was getting arrested for this kid mistreatment of not.
I know now that I if the same situation came around I’d stand tall and back that kid up because that shit stuck with me for the past 2 years. I feel guilty even today for backing away from that female cop.
I know that when recruits go to join the police force the vast majority if them have good intentions and think they can make a difference. But I also know that after hearing stories from (someone that use to be) a very close friend of mine about some of the goings on at Porirua (the police training school) that it changes them to having a gang mentality.So there’s not much hope for changing the way police act unless you could change the way they are trained me thinks.
sux
- Ra
In October last year there was a protest against a Weapons Conference being held at Te Papa, our national museum, and referred to colloquially as “Our Place”. Only it is not the place of the New Zealand people for a few days a year, when Arms Dealers from all over the world congregate on this small area to work on sales of weapons.
On the first day of the protest I witnessed numerous assaults by members of New Zealand’s police force against peaceful protestors, all of which would have been recorded on CCTV, yet none of those assaults were investigated. I witnessed Andrzej Kowalczyk (head of the NZPD Strategic Response Group) pull a male by his dreads, I was hit in the face by another Police Officer, I was shoved around alot, I witnessed someone else’s glasses get broken, and a general breakdown of the New Zealand Police Force’s ordinarily strong ethics
On the next day, I was with a good friend of mine, manning a banner. We were standing within half a metre of the police lines, and had they wished to do so they would have had ample ability to engage with us in friendly conversation. They did not do this, and we continued to protest, occasionally chanting “Arms Trade, Death Trade,” amongst other slogans.
We were then told the protest was over and were moving to depart when my friend was grabbed by a Three Man Extraction Squad with no prior warning of what was occuring.
Based on the assaults and affray I had experienced and seen the Police engage in on the previous day I believed that my friend was being assaulted unlawfully by members of the police force, as neither I nor my friend had been given any prior warning or indication as to what was happening.
I then reacted instinctively to protect my friend against what I percieved to be unlawful excessive and violent action on the behalf of the NZPD Strategic Response Group, linked arms with him, and was dragged away and charged with one count of Obstructing Justice.
The following footage has captured Police in the act.
Watch the video for yourself, you be the judge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2QAaClsMZg
Comment on the above also from the Internet
Ra Says: May 23rd, 2007 at 4:04 pm
I wonder if we as New Zealanders are willing to stand aside and allow this gang in blue to continue this sort of treatment.
I myself fell victim to rogue cop treatment when I saw a teenager in the middle of town getting mistreated.
I didnt know the kid but I did see how the ruckus had started and basically he was getting arrested for not moving on when being asked, sorry, when being told. The kid just chose the wrong time and the wrong cop to show defiance.Now the cops probably have the right to enforce this, (I’m no expert in the law but I imagine they’d label it loitering in a public space or unlawful congregation yadda yadda) but the level of force they used was excessive to say the least.
Being the only adult in the vacinity I walked over to a female cop standing aside. I asked her if she thought that the police officer with his full weight on one knee in the back of the teenager on the ground was a bit rough and she told me to mind my own business and move on.I took exception and pushed the issue then ended up asking for her badge number. Now I’m no expert in dealing with police but as far as I knew they have a serial type badge number on their shoulders. When I was trying to look for it she called another collegue over and told him they were gonna have trouble with me now. At the same time she squared up making it harder for me to see her serial number.I was under the impression they had to give it out when asked.
Cop number two then takes over and tells me if I dont move on I’ll get arrested, when I question what for he replies obstruction of justice and disturbing the peace. I’m 5 meters away from the guy being assaulted on the ground and I’m not interferring with the arresting officers in any way but I am presenting myself as a possible threat and hinderence so the two of them turn on me.
Now I’m no chicken but I’m not an idiot either, I didnt know the guy being arrested but I feel for the poor fucker but I back down anyway.There was no way I was getting arrested for this kid mistreatment of not.
I know now that I if the same situation came around I’d stand tall and back that kid up because that shit stuck with me for the past 2 years. I feel guilty even today for backing away from that female cop.
I know that when recruits go to join the police force the vast majority if them have good intentions and think they can make a difference. But I also know that after hearing stories from (someone that use to be) a very close friend of mine about some of the goings on at Porirua (the police training school) that it changes them to having a gang mentality.So there’s not much hope for changing the way police act unless you could change the way they are trained me thinks.
sux
- Ra
Sex And Drugs Claims, Yet No Investigation
Allegations that serving and former police officers were involved in crimes including rape and drug-taking will not be investigated by the Police Complaints Authority.
Investigate editor Ian Wishart, who wrote an article exposing an alleged seedy side of the Dunedin Police, renewed his call for a commission of inquiry into the claims, saying police investigating themselves was a "Mickey Mouse situation".
No one would make a formal complaint in a system that could not be trusted, he said. "There is a huge conflict of interest ... which was exactly the point of my article."
The Investigate magazine claimed that Dunedin police officers were involved in corruption, drug-taking, rape and child-sex rings, it also revealed that a pornographic film involving bestiality with a chicken was screened in 1981 in the Dunedin home of Howard Broad, now the Commissioner of Police.
Mr Broad has admitted the film was screened but said he was unaware it had happened until later.
Police Complaints Authority head Justice Lowell Goddard, QC, said yesterday that no claims from the magazine required investigation or action by the authority without specific complaints.
Policewatch says it past the time that a truly independant Authority be established rather than stakeholders under appointment.
Investigate editor Ian Wishart, who wrote an article exposing an alleged seedy side of the Dunedin Police, renewed his call for a commission of inquiry into the claims, saying police investigating themselves was a "Mickey Mouse situation".
No one would make a formal complaint in a system that could not be trusted, he said. "There is a huge conflict of interest ... which was exactly the point of my article."
The Investigate magazine claimed that Dunedin police officers were involved in corruption, drug-taking, rape and child-sex rings, it also revealed that a pornographic film involving bestiality with a chicken was screened in 1981 in the Dunedin home of Howard Broad, now the Commissioner of Police.
Mr Broad has admitted the film was screened but said he was unaware it had happened until later.
Police Complaints Authority head Justice Lowell Goddard, QC, said yesterday that no claims from the magazine required investigation or action by the authority without specific complaints.
Policewatch says it past the time that a truly independant Authority be established rather than stakeholders under appointment.
Another Police Chase Gone Wrong?
A youth is fighting for his life after a police chase and serious car crash in west Auckland last night.
Police chased two cars for between 10 and 20 seconds, before one of the vehicles, a Honda Prelude, veered across the centreline and smashed into a footpath, flipping twice.
The young driver - the father of a three-month-old baby - is believed to be in a serious condition in hospital with head and lung injuries.
The other car stopped at the scene and police said its occupants were helping them with their inquiries. One of those occupants, Brendon King, 19, said the two cars were not racing and had been cruising together at 70km/h.
However, he said his friend, who was driving the other car, overtook the other car shortly before the crash.
"I got out and ran up to see if (the driver) was OK, and he was still in the car but blood was coming out of his face. Another passenger was lying on the ground, saying his heart hurt."
King said the crash wouldn't have happened if police had backed off.
Police would not confirm the vehicle speeds before or during the chase, except to say they were "well in excess of the speed limit". Several police vehicles were on the scene within seconds.
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating, but the Police Complaints Authority was not involved at this stage, said a spokesman.
A Herald on Sunday photographer was arrested at the scene as he attempted to take photographs.
Police chased two cars for between 10 and 20 seconds, before one of the vehicles, a Honda Prelude, veered across the centreline and smashed into a footpath, flipping twice.
The young driver - the father of a three-month-old baby - is believed to be in a serious condition in hospital with head and lung injuries.
The other car stopped at the scene and police said its occupants were helping them with their inquiries. One of those occupants, Brendon King, 19, said the two cars were not racing and had been cruising together at 70km/h.
However, he said his friend, who was driving the other car, overtook the other car shortly before the crash.
"I got out and ran up to see if (the driver) was OK, and he was still in the car but blood was coming out of his face. Another passenger was lying on the ground, saying his heart hurt."
King said the crash wouldn't have happened if police had backed off.
Police would not confirm the vehicle speeds before or during the chase, except to say they were "well in excess of the speed limit". Several police vehicles were on the scene within seconds.
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating, but the Police Complaints Authority was not involved at this stage, said a spokesman.
A Herald on Sunday photographer was arrested at the scene as he attempted to take photographs.
Rickards continues on full pay
Assistant Police Commissioner Clint Rickards continues to around $150,000 a year as Police Management extend his suspension while they continue to work through "employment issues".
In March, Rickards was cleared of kidnapping and indecent assault charges involving a 16-year-old.
Rickards has been suspended on full pay since 2004.
In March, Rickards was cleared of kidnapping and indecent assault charges involving a 16-year-old.
Rickards has been suspended on full pay since 2004.
Low Police Morale.
Also From the Republicans.
There are many factors influencing police morale, but one sure indicator and that is when the attrition rate affects the age balance, says Law and Order spokesman Bevan Berg.
With low moral we see young officers leaving after short periods of service rather than seeking promotion,
The flow on effect of bad management within the police administration affects, not only the functioning of the Police, but also Law and Order in the broader sense.
If we have too many frontline Policemen leaving they are often unavailable to give evidence in court cases. The Police offer no evidence and the Judge has no option but to dismiss the case.
After so much recent scrutiny, our frontline staff need to know they have an effective minister, who understands the realities of modern policing. They are not getting that from Annette King said Mr Berg, any more than they did from George Hawkins.
Without effective management what we will see is the Police adopting an increasingly defensive position and an increasingly aggressive approach to the public as they become more withdrawn from the community, says Mr Berg.
There are many factors influencing police morale, but one sure indicator and that is when the attrition rate affects the age balance, says Law and Order spokesman Bevan Berg.
With low moral we see young officers leaving after short periods of service rather than seeking promotion,
The flow on effect of bad management within the police administration affects, not only the functioning of the Police, but also Law and Order in the broader sense.
If we have too many frontline Policemen leaving they are often unavailable to give evidence in court cases. The Police offer no evidence and the Judge has no option but to dismiss the case.
After so much recent scrutiny, our frontline staff need to know they have an effective minister, who understands the realities of modern policing. They are not getting that from Annette King said Mr Berg, any more than they did from George Hawkins.
Without effective management what we will see is the Police adopting an increasingly defensive position and an increasingly aggressive approach to the public as they become more withdrawn from the community, says Mr Berg.
Political Parrot or Police Association.
From the Republicans.
Republicans Law and Order spokesman Bevan Berg has a strong message for the current President of the NZ Police Association Mr Greg O’Connor.
“If the Association continues its persistent meddling in politics it risks becoming another parrot organisation for Government, rather than an advocate for members of the New Zealand Police”, says Mr Berg
O’Connor is a Senior Sergeant of Police seconded full time to the Association National Office, and that function is to support serving officers and civilian staff.
Not says Mr Berg, “To play Government spokesman by Police Salary”.
I understand Mr O’Connor has held this position since 1995. If his interests in politics are so great I suggest he step into that arena and hand the reigns of the Association to someone with a greater interest in the welfare of our Police Staff.
One of the most important functions of the association is to provide an independent ear to officers who find themselves in uncertain circumstances, and it cannot properly do that while the Association is continually seen to have an overt political position.
Policing has never been more difficult, says Mr Berg, “Police Staff need to know that their Association is there for them, and that it has not become another political puppet.”
Too many organisations are being encouraged to say what Government wants to hear rather than provide quality advice, or perform their function, and the Police Association is not alone in indulging this political aberration, noted Mr Berg.
Republicans Law and Order spokesman Bevan Berg has a strong message for the current President of the NZ Police Association Mr Greg O’Connor.
“If the Association continues its persistent meddling in politics it risks becoming another parrot organisation for Government, rather than an advocate for members of the New Zealand Police”, says Mr Berg
O’Connor is a Senior Sergeant of Police seconded full time to the Association National Office, and that function is to support serving officers and civilian staff.
Not says Mr Berg, “To play Government spokesman by Police Salary”.
I understand Mr O’Connor has held this position since 1995. If his interests in politics are so great I suggest he step into that arena and hand the reigns of the Association to someone with a greater interest in the welfare of our Police Staff.
One of the most important functions of the association is to provide an independent ear to officers who find themselves in uncertain circumstances, and it cannot properly do that while the Association is continually seen to have an overt political position.
Policing has never been more difficult, says Mr Berg, “Police Staff need to know that their Association is there for them, and that it has not become another political puppet.”
Too many organisations are being encouraged to say what Government wants to hear rather than provide quality advice, or perform their function, and the Police Association is not alone in indulging this political aberration, noted Mr Berg.
Thursday 24 May 2007
Feminised Police Policy in Action?
Found on the Internet
Just watched Police 10 - 7
The scene was of a male clearly the victim of assault accusing his (Female) partner of committing the assault. Police approached her. She admitted it.
Now here is the twist. The male was told that if they proceeded to arrest her CYFS would have to be informed and would remove the children forthwith.
The man replied that he was their father, why could he not look after the children? He was informed that that was policy.
Remember this was on national TV
The last shot was of the male despondently walking away".
(Also posted on various sites)
Policewatch has attempted to ascertain the truth of content in this matter but has been declined by the Producers of the Program.
Re: Obtaining Police Ten 7 footage.
Thank you for your email and phonecall regarding Police Ten 7.
While I appreciate your interest in the item I am not in a position to be able to release this footage to you.
Given the sensitive nature of the material featured in the programme Screentime Ltd does not release any footage, episode transcripts or otherwise to the public and so I am unable to help you any further with your request.
Kind Regards
Sarah-Luise Hornblow
Perhaps the Police themselves could explain as in an earlier episode a male assaulted a female who did not want to prosecute yet they invoked prosecution under their own powers.
And perhaps, the alleged blackmailing of the male victim and father with the threat of CYFS involvement also requires explanation.
Just watched Police 10 - 7
The scene was of a male clearly the victim of assault accusing his (Female) partner of committing the assault. Police approached her. She admitted it.
Now here is the twist. The male was told that if they proceeded to arrest her CYFS would have to be informed and would remove the children forthwith.
The man replied that he was their father, why could he not look after the children? He was informed that that was policy.
Remember this was on national TV
The last shot was of the male despondently walking away".
(Also posted on various sites)
Policewatch has attempted to ascertain the truth of content in this matter but has been declined by the Producers of the Program.
Re: Obtaining Police Ten 7 footage.
Thank you for your email and phonecall regarding Police Ten 7.
While I appreciate your interest in the item I am not in a position to be able to release this footage to you.
Given the sensitive nature of the material featured in the programme Screentime Ltd does not release any footage, episode transcripts or otherwise to the public and so I am unable to help you any further with your request.
Kind Regards
Sarah-Luise Hornblow
Perhaps the Police themselves could explain as in an earlier episode a male assaulted a female who did not want to prosecute yet they invoked prosecution under their own powers.
And perhaps, the alleged blackmailing of the male victim and father with the threat of CYFS involvement also requires explanation.
Tuesday 22 May 2007
Were the Police in Pursuit?
Mark McElrea wants to know if a police car was pursuing the vehicle before an accident that killed his son after claims by two passengers and an independent witness.
"My understanding is that at the time of the crash there was no police pursuit in progress and in fact there had not been an actual pursuit taking place," said Police spokesman Kevin Loughlin.
Backseat passenger Kayla Hewison said "the cop pulled out of a street and started following us".
"Then the cops caught up to us, we had stopped at the intersection [of Pine Valley Rd and Kahikatea Flat Rd] then the cops were right up our butts. We went left, boosted it, cops were up our butts again. We felt a bang, we all went forward a bit then I remember sliding and then I remember starting to flip."
Ms Hewitson, who was thrown through the back window but escaped with rib injuries and scratches, said she had also given a statement to police in which she alleged the police car was following close to the Subaru "and gave us a bump".
She said the car had lights and sirens going at the time.
Ms Hewitson said police told her "that's your side of the story".
Mr McElrea said a Dairy Flat resident travelling on Kahikatea Flat Rd told him the Subaru overtook him and his partner on a dangerous corner. He was overtaken about 50m further along the road by a police car with lights flashing.
Mr McElrea said police started "closing shop" when asked about allegations of a pursuit.
Policewatch says is it then normal practice for police to be driving along with lights flashing if not in pursuit or en route to an emergency, suggest a look at the bumper of the Police car.
"My understanding is that at the time of the crash there was no police pursuit in progress and in fact there had not been an actual pursuit taking place," said Police spokesman Kevin Loughlin.
Backseat passenger Kayla Hewison said "the cop pulled out of a street and started following us".
"Then the cops caught up to us, we had stopped at the intersection [of Pine Valley Rd and Kahikatea Flat Rd] then the cops were right up our butts. We went left, boosted it, cops were up our butts again. We felt a bang, we all went forward a bit then I remember sliding and then I remember starting to flip."
Ms Hewitson, who was thrown through the back window but escaped with rib injuries and scratches, said she had also given a statement to police in which she alleged the police car was following close to the Subaru "and gave us a bump".
She said the car had lights and sirens going at the time.
Ms Hewitson said police told her "that's your side of the story".
Mr McElrea said a Dairy Flat resident travelling on Kahikatea Flat Rd told him the Subaru overtook him and his partner on a dangerous corner. He was overtaken about 50m further along the road by a police car with lights flashing.
Mr McElrea said police started "closing shop" when asked about allegations of a pursuit.
Policewatch says is it then normal practice for police to be driving along with lights flashing if not in pursuit or en route to an emergency, suggest a look at the bumper of the Police car.
P is for Police
A Counties - Manukau police officer has been stood down from duty after being charged with dealing in the drug methamphetamine.
The 26-year-old made a brief appearance in court last Tuesday and will reappear next week.
Police spokeswoman Angeline Barlow says police will be making no further comment on the matter as it is before the court.
The 26-year-old made a brief appearance in court last Tuesday and will reappear next week.
Police spokeswoman Angeline Barlow says police will be making no further comment on the matter as it is before the court.
Wednesday 16 May 2007
Annette King under Parliamentary Privilege
Annette is now further attacking Mr Idour citing parliamentary privelege and quoting her source as a member of the Police.
You blew it Annette likewise Helen,
Annette give us the answer to the following three questions.
Why hasn't Chief Family Court Judge Peter Boshier been indicted for releasing details of the Skelton / Jones case?
Why hasn't Magaret Wilson been impeached by misleading Parliament with her introducing the COC A2004 illegally, for the benefit of a minority that usurps hetrosexual reproduction?
Pledge Card, the Labour Party and non - prosecution?
Maybe, the rumours about Labour, the Police and judiciary have basis.
You blew it Annette likewise Helen,
Annette give us the answer to the following three questions.
Why hasn't Chief Family Court Judge Peter Boshier been indicted for releasing details of the Skelton / Jones case?
Why hasn't Magaret Wilson been impeached by misleading Parliament with her introducing the COC A2004 illegally, for the benefit of a minority that usurps hetrosexual reproduction?
Pledge Card, the Labour Party and non - prosecution?
Maybe, the rumours about Labour, the Police and judiciary have basis.
Police face increasing violence from disrespectful teens
Police are facing increasing violence from teenagers who have no respect for officers and don't fear the consequences, says the Police Association.
Poilcewatch says And now we have legislation passed this evening that would endorse the furthering of this position by taking away an effective method of disciplining children.
Toddlers will also have no fear of consequence.
Poilcewatch says And now we have legislation passed this evening that would endorse the furthering of this position by taking away an effective method of disciplining children.
Toddlers will also have no fear of consequence.
Bain, Broad, Helen & Annette.
Over the last couple of days these four people have been the focus of the National Media.
David Bain.
Released on bail (the criteria was more than met regarding the Bail Act) which the Crown had then the affront to oppose, perhaps, as a last minute attempt at saving face.
Is this the type of Crown Prosecution Service we expect from our Civil Servants?
Should David face a retrial?
Definitely, if the Crown is sure of the facts that support “beyond reasonable doubt” that he committed a mass murder and not rely upon a speculation of web weaving by members of the Police to get a conviction.
David, enjoy your compensation when it is awarded, rebuild your life but be remain vigilant and don’t allow this travesty to be swept under the carpet so that it may be replicated upon others.
Let us reflect on the words of Joe;
"Mainly because the police in particular were so obstructive in assisting with investigating things that didn't get investigated properly in the start."
Mr Karam has been vocal in his criticism of the police, alleging incompetence which resulted in the police suing him, unsuccessfully, for defamation.
Howard Broad.
Unconfirmed gossip is that Howard is to give a Public apology to the SPCA on behalf of the NZ Police.
Yes, ‘Bestiality at Broads’ was the ' menu and venue' according to Ian Wishart in his Investigate Magazine.
Seems, it was TRUE!
Danger, Danger, damage control says the Management and string pullers, espouse diatribe that alleges Howard wasn’t aware that filth flicks of the most indecent acts were screening in his space.
The whistleblower was not an unfamiliar name being Mr Wayne Idour.
Mr Idour states he recalls "attending a party at Howard Broad's house," where there were movies being shown on a movie projector, one of them depicting bestiality, and a significant amount of alcohol consumed.
Helen & Annette.
However, Police Minister Annette King said Idour was the man who showed the pornographic movie.
“He was a policeman at the time in Dunedin, He played the film.” said Ms. King
She further attacked him for his role as a private investigator contracted by individuals who coincidentally belong to a religious organization to scrutinize members of the Labour Party including Helen and family to ascertain if irregularities were being conducted and condoned.
In September last year Mr Idour admitted that he and a colleague had been hired by a member of the Exclusive Brethren religious sect to spy on Miss Clark and other Labour MPs.
He said his mission was to uncover "illegal activities" and he would soon reveal sensational information.
Is this the sensational information asks Policewatch? Or do we have more yet to come.
Helen also openly and without Parliamentary Privilege has accused Mr Idour as the supplier of filth to Howard’s soiree.
Crunch time, far more is implicated with these revelations than is generally perceived.
The Labour Party and its members who have been under scrutiny and have had direct accusations of inappropriateness leveled fully against them, apply an ostrich syndrome and ride the storm out, yet have never sought to have these accusations remedied permanently via defamation?
WHY?
Mr Idour and Wishart have you both now on public record making statements that defame their integrity, looking forward to further development!!!
It was further implied by Helen that Ian and his Investigate Magazine were funded by the Brethren or the National Party, Bollocks!!
The advice from Policewatch is if you are in a hole, stop digging!
Policewatch also does not have affiliation with any religion, race, sect or gender.
David Bain.
Released on bail (the criteria was more than met regarding the Bail Act) which the Crown had then the affront to oppose, perhaps, as a last minute attempt at saving face.
Is this the type of Crown Prosecution Service we expect from our Civil Servants?
Should David face a retrial?
Definitely, if the Crown is sure of the facts that support “beyond reasonable doubt” that he committed a mass murder and not rely upon a speculation of web weaving by members of the Police to get a conviction.
David, enjoy your compensation when it is awarded, rebuild your life but be remain vigilant and don’t allow this travesty to be swept under the carpet so that it may be replicated upon others.
Let us reflect on the words of Joe;
"Mainly because the police in particular were so obstructive in assisting with investigating things that didn't get investigated properly in the start."
Mr Karam has been vocal in his criticism of the police, alleging incompetence which resulted in the police suing him, unsuccessfully, for defamation.
Howard Broad.
Unconfirmed gossip is that Howard is to give a Public apology to the SPCA on behalf of the NZ Police.
Yes, ‘Bestiality at Broads’ was the ' menu and venue' according to Ian Wishart in his Investigate Magazine.
Seems, it was TRUE!
Danger, Danger, damage control says the Management and string pullers, espouse diatribe that alleges Howard wasn’t aware that filth flicks of the most indecent acts were screening in his space.
The whistleblower was not an unfamiliar name being Mr Wayne Idour.
Mr Idour states he recalls "attending a party at Howard Broad's house," where there were movies being shown on a movie projector, one of them depicting bestiality, and a significant amount of alcohol consumed.
Helen & Annette.
However, Police Minister Annette King said Idour was the man who showed the pornographic movie.
“He was a policeman at the time in Dunedin, He played the film.” said Ms. King
She further attacked him for his role as a private investigator contracted by individuals who coincidentally belong to a religious organization to scrutinize members of the Labour Party including Helen and family to ascertain if irregularities were being conducted and condoned.
In September last year Mr Idour admitted that he and a colleague had been hired by a member of the Exclusive Brethren religious sect to spy on Miss Clark and other Labour MPs.
He said his mission was to uncover "illegal activities" and he would soon reveal sensational information.
Is this the sensational information asks Policewatch? Or do we have more yet to come.
Helen also openly and without Parliamentary Privilege has accused Mr Idour as the supplier of filth to Howard’s soiree.
Crunch time, far more is implicated with these revelations than is generally perceived.
The Labour Party and its members who have been under scrutiny and have had direct accusations of inappropriateness leveled fully against them, apply an ostrich syndrome and ride the storm out, yet have never sought to have these accusations remedied permanently via defamation?
WHY?
Mr Idour and Wishart have you both now on public record making statements that defame their integrity, looking forward to further development!!!
It was further implied by Helen that Ian and his Investigate Magazine were funded by the Brethren or the National Party, Bollocks!!
The advice from Policewatch is if you are in a hole, stop digging!
Policewatch also does not have affiliation with any religion, race, sect or gender.
Friday 11 May 2007
Police spend $100,000 to keep case out of court
More than $100,000 has been paid out by the New Zealand Police to keep a defamation case out of court.
Gun City director David Tipple took a defamation action against the police for remarks made by a Christchurch officer in 1999.
Remarks made by Inspector Grant Buchanan sullied his reputationit was alleged.
Revelations in March had the case being settled, but police would not say how much they paid out.
A request under the Official Information Act, police revealed they paid $35,000 to the man who was originally seeking $800,000.
In addition, police spent more than $62,000 in legal expenses and a further $14,000 in disbursements.
Gun City director David Tipple took a defamation action against the police for remarks made by a Christchurch officer in 1999.
Remarks made by Inspector Grant Buchanan sullied his reputationit was alleged.
Revelations in March had the case being settled, but police would not say how much they paid out.
A request under the Official Information Act, police revealed they paid $35,000 to the man who was originally seeking $800,000.
In addition, police spent more than $62,000 in legal expenses and a further $14,000 in disbursements.
Back to Bain and the Police.
David Bain and the justice system, faith in the justice system?
Selected individual comments from the general public.
Selected individual comments from the general public.
- Yes, the police were incompetent, and still are.
- First, police mismanagement of evidence and habit of running mindlessly for a simple solution needs a remedy.
- It seems that protecting the good name of the Police is more important than justice.
- All this proves is that the police did not do their job properly.
- But the police have continued to try to justify their actions rather than face up to the fact that they have put an innocent man in jail for all these years. Shame on the police for their dogged stupidity and being so self centred and small minded that they were unable to look at the evidence with open minds.
- I have no faith at all in the justice system, the police etc need to be very careful who they arrest, they appear to frame people just to make their job easier and done with.
- In all cases the rule should be that if the evidence is faked or planted or omitted the prosecutor and the arresting officer are put in jail for the equivalent time when the miscarriage of justice is discovered. This would protect the public from cops that are too eager to get promotions etc.
- Do I trust the police to search for the truth- no. Do I believe that the police department en masse will fit the evidence to suit them - absolutely.
- Let's hope he also gets the payout he deserves too, which for at least a decade in prison should be a substantial amount I would think. Perhaps this payment should come out of the Police budget and then they would be a little slower to finger innocent people in murder cases in the future.
- It was entirely predictable that the police would support their own in the subsequent investigation of how the police conducted their inquiry. There is a culture in the police that needs changing.
- The police have been shown up once again as having shown little integrity in their investigation of Mr Bain, and until they adequately investigate evidence and alibis and do not allow tampering with evidence, dishonest distortions of witness statements, and shonky "expert" testimony their motto without "fear or favour" seems decidedly hypocritical.The police have been overly sensitive lately about public vilification, but until the police and the Crown act with more integrity and moral ethics they will continue to destroy the lives of innocent people. Sadly cases like Mr Bain's highlight the bad policing and prosecuting hurting their colleagues in the process.
- This is fantastic news for a case that has been poorly investigated by Police.
- I never thought I would see gross injustices in NZ, but I am horrified at the justice system and have no faith in it at all. The police tend to be over-zealous in making allegations and this has spilled over into the courts.
- There needs to be some serious investigations into how the NZ police force investigate crimes, because I see little reason to have any faith in the nz police force.
- The worrying feature is the police pick their man and go for it regardless. The lack of evidence is clouded with innuendo, character assassination, and of course the secret witness.
Policewatch says Ms. King and the Management will have to do a lot more than mere lipservice to restore the faith of the public!!!!
Protesting against Police.
The majority Supreme Court decision overturning the disorderly-behaviour conviction of Allistair Brooker has angered the Police Association, which says it opens the way for officers to be harassed in their own homes.
Brooker staged his protest outside Constable Fiona Croft's home on the morning of March 18, 2003, after objecting to her executing a late-night search warrant at his house.
Police Association president Greg O'Connor said the decision was ludicrous.
He said it would invite people to stand and yell outside officers' homes, making them vulnerable, especially in small towns.
"Supreme Court judges, fortunately for them, tend to live behind nice big walls in leafy suburbs, and police officers are encouraged to live in the communities they police, Supreme Court judges would be very quickly demanding action if people they had sentenced started protesting outside their houses." O'Connor said.
Wellington barrister and Council for Civil Liberties chairman Michael Bott said the case was a turning point in the courts' appreciation of the Bill of Rights.
"Often people were arrested with no proof that public order was being disturbed, but rather because it was causing an inconvenience to the police", he said.
Brooker's wife, Sheryl said "It's been a challenge. There are costs that you end up paying when you stand up to continued (police) harassment and the view that some people make of us in the community," she said.
"The important thing was for us to try to do things lawfully and Al believed it was his lawful right (to protest).
"When the proper channels fail you, what else can you do but protest?"
Greg, only perceived bad cops get protested against, like bad judges, bad lawyers and other rotten apples in public office.
Policewatch says Angela Dalton of Balmoral amend your ways as a serenade is in the air.
Brooker staged his protest outside Constable Fiona Croft's home on the morning of March 18, 2003, after objecting to her executing a late-night search warrant at his house.
Police Association president Greg O'Connor said the decision was ludicrous.
He said it would invite people to stand and yell outside officers' homes, making them vulnerable, especially in small towns.
"Supreme Court judges, fortunately for them, tend to live behind nice big walls in leafy suburbs, and police officers are encouraged to live in the communities they police, Supreme Court judges would be very quickly demanding action if people they had sentenced started protesting outside their houses." O'Connor said.
Wellington barrister and Council for Civil Liberties chairman Michael Bott said the case was a turning point in the courts' appreciation of the Bill of Rights.
"Often people were arrested with no proof that public order was being disturbed, but rather because it was causing an inconvenience to the police", he said.
Brooker's wife, Sheryl said "It's been a challenge. There are costs that you end up paying when you stand up to continued (police) harassment and the view that some people make of us in the community," she said.
"The important thing was for us to try to do things lawfully and Al believed it was his lawful right (to protest).
"When the proper channels fail you, what else can you do but protest?"
Greg, only perceived bad cops get protested against, like bad judges, bad lawyers and other rotten apples in public office.
Policewatch says Angela Dalton of Balmoral amend your ways as a serenade is in the air.
David Bain, the Police and the PCA.
* June 20, 1994 - David Bain's parents, Robin and Margaret, two sisters, Laniet and Arawa, and brother, Stephen, are shot and killed in their Dunedin home. Bain calls emergency services in a distraught state.
* June 24, 1994 - Bain is charged with five counts of murder.
* May 29, 1995 - Jury finds Bain guilty on all five murder counts.
* June 21, 1995 - Bain sentenced to mandatory life term, with a minimum non-parole period of 16 years.
* April 16, 1997 - Joe Karam launches his book, David and Goliath. It says Robin, not David, was the killer, and that police botched the investigation.
* May 5, 1997 - Police appoint Assistant Commissioner Brion Duncan to head an independent inquiry reviewing police handling of the murder investigation.
* November 25, 1997 - Police in the murder investigation are cleared by the joint police and Police Complaints Authority inquiry. It finds no serious flaws in the police investigation and says criticism that police were incompetent is unjustified.
* March 1998 - Police officers to sue Karam over claims in his book.
* June 9, 2000 - Damages suit brought against Karam by two Dunedin detectives, one since retired, fails in the High Court at Auckland.
* May 10, 2007 - Privy Council delivers decision.
Mr Karam believed "without any shadow of doubt" that Bain was innocent.
There was not one defining moment when he believed Bain was innocent, but rather the evidence started to unravel, he said.
"Mainly because the police in particular were so obstructive in assisting with investigating things that didn't get investigated properly in the start."
Mr Karam has been vocal in his criticism of the police, alleging incompetence which resulted in the police suing him, unsuccessfully, for defamation.
Detective Senior Sergeant Kallum Croudis, who was the arresting officer in the case, said he was "stuck for words" after hearing the news.
"I couldn't tell you how I really feel. It wouldn't be professional, As there could be a retrial, any further comments would be sub judice, so it would not be wise to say anything further, I've just got a job to do."
Policewatch says perhaps after Davids compensation payout from the Police, the deadline for body armour might be be extended to 2010!!
* June 24, 1994 - Bain is charged with five counts of murder.
* May 29, 1995 - Jury finds Bain guilty on all five murder counts.
* June 21, 1995 - Bain sentenced to mandatory life term, with a minimum non-parole period of 16 years.
* April 16, 1997 - Joe Karam launches his book, David and Goliath. It says Robin, not David, was the killer, and that police botched the investigation.
* May 5, 1997 - Police appoint Assistant Commissioner Brion Duncan to head an independent inquiry reviewing police handling of the murder investigation.
* November 25, 1997 - Police in the murder investigation are cleared by the joint police and Police Complaints Authority inquiry. It finds no serious flaws in the police investigation and says criticism that police were incompetent is unjustified.
* March 1998 - Police officers to sue Karam over claims in his book.
* June 9, 2000 - Damages suit brought against Karam by two Dunedin detectives, one since retired, fails in the High Court at Auckland.
* May 10, 2007 - Privy Council delivers decision.
Mr Karam believed "without any shadow of doubt" that Bain was innocent.
There was not one defining moment when he believed Bain was innocent, but rather the evidence started to unravel, he said.
"Mainly because the police in particular were so obstructive in assisting with investigating things that didn't get investigated properly in the start."
Mr Karam has been vocal in his criticism of the police, alleging incompetence which resulted in the police suing him, unsuccessfully, for defamation.
Detective Senior Sergeant Kallum Croudis, who was the arresting officer in the case, said he was "stuck for words" after hearing the news.
"I couldn't tell you how I really feel. It wouldn't be professional, As there could be a retrial, any further comments would be sub judice, so it would not be wise to say anything further, I've just got a job to do."
Policewatch says perhaps after Davids compensation payout from the Police, the deadline for body armour might be be extended to 2010!!
Police Minister and Management endanger the frontline.
Police Minister admits police body armour botch-ups.
About 60 per cent of front-line officers are yet to get a vest!!
National Party police spokesman Chester Borrows asked in Parliament "Can the minister confirm that front-line police were first promised stab-resistant vests in June last year, then in February 2007 and then in May, but that fewer than half of officers have them now, all because management ordered the wrong colour, the wrong material, the wrong design and then the wrong sizes, which means that 1500 tiny vests are now in storage, wasting $1.5 million that could have been spent on other tools to keep front-line police safe?"
Ms King agreed there had been errors. The latest figures were that 3241 vests were issued to staff, 1500 were in the process of being issued and 1700 were in storage because they were too small.
Acting Sergeant Andrew Grice was stabbed four times when he and two other officers responded to a domestic incident in Hamilton on Wednesday.
Mr Grice would not have been so seriously injured if he had been wearing a vest.
Deputy Commissioner Rob Pope said the deadline for when all officers were expected to have the vests was February but that had since been re-adjusted to the end of the year.
Policewatch says a new broom is required for the Management and the Minister!!!!
About 60 per cent of front-line officers are yet to get a vest!!
National Party police spokesman Chester Borrows asked in Parliament "Can the minister confirm that front-line police were first promised stab-resistant vests in June last year, then in February 2007 and then in May, but that fewer than half of officers have them now, all because management ordered the wrong colour, the wrong material, the wrong design and then the wrong sizes, which means that 1500 tiny vests are now in storage, wasting $1.5 million that could have been spent on other tools to keep front-line police safe?"
Ms King agreed there had been errors. The latest figures were that 3241 vests were issued to staff, 1500 were in the process of being issued and 1700 were in storage because they were too small.
Acting Sergeant Andrew Grice was stabbed four times when he and two other officers responded to a domestic incident in Hamilton on Wednesday.
Mr Grice would not have been so seriously injured if he had been wearing a vest.
Deputy Commissioner Rob Pope said the deadline for when all officers were expected to have the vests was February but that had since been re-adjusted to the end of the year.
Policewatch says a new broom is required for the Management and the Minister!!!!
Monday 26 March 2007
PM demands action over police sex-tape
Prime Minister Helen Clark has weighed into the latest police sex scandal saying any officers found to have been involved should be disciplined.
She said: "Given the videotapes and the rest of it, we have to assume that something happened and if anything like that happened, it's frankly disgusting.
Helen may I remind you, the informant told Sunday News she considered those encounters consensual at the time.
Where should we start at depravity.
Chris Carter, David Benson (far from) Pope etc...., or the many lesbian and homosexual friends that you keep, for which you have enabled through perverse legislation that they can have progeny emanating from unnatural social engineering.
Frankly Ms Clark, pots shouldn't call the kettles black.
Perhaps you might start the witchhunt into depravities conducted within your closest circles.
Prime Minister Helen Clark has weighed into the latest police sex scandal saying any officers found to have been involved should be disciplined.
She said: "Given the videotapes and the rest of it, we have to assume that something happened and if anything like that happened, it's frankly disgusting.
Helen may I remind you, the informant told Sunday News she considered those encounters consensual at the time.
Where should we start at depravity.
Chris Carter, David Benson (far from) Pope etc...., or the many lesbian and homosexual friends that you keep, for which you have enabled through perverse legislation that they can have progeny emanating from unnatural social engineering.
Frankly Ms Clark, pots shouldn't call the kettles black.
Perhaps you might start the witchhunt into depravities conducted within your closest circles.
Wednesday 21 March 2007
RE: Police Watch NZ
I would like to post an item relating to an incident I have had with a corrupt cop.
Is this the correct e-mail address to send the post to.
Regards,
R T S
Police Watch NZ says: You have found the site that will not only air your grievance without fear but take any issue further to achieve resolution devoid of the toothless delaying practices of an incumbent P.C.A.
Is this the correct e-mail address to send the post to.
Regards,
R T S
Police Watch NZ says: You have found the site that will not only air your grievance without fear but take any issue further to achieve resolution devoid of the toothless delaying practices of an incumbent P.C.A.
Police Corruption
Dear Police Watch NZ
I read David Farrar’s column as it contains very useful Information. I read his recent reference to Police Watch NZ. There is nothing new about Police Corruption. It is a “culture”.
I have attached relevant documents. I as yet have not responded to the Hon Justice Goddard. You will notice she does not refer to the following extracted from my complaint:
“My allegations of corruption and breaches of s. 116 Crimes Act 1961: Conspiring to defeat justice---Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years who conspires to obstruct, prevent, pervert, or defeat the course of justice: are laid against Police Commissioner Howard Broad and those in the Office of the Commissioner who conspired to “bury” my complaints of: Misappropriation of Helen Clark’s leader’s funds. Included also are those who have knowledge of my allegations and have not responded”.
She also ignores the contents of the letter to the Auditor-General which she also received.
So corruption flourishes. You are free to use the above information as you see fit. It is all on Police Files.
I am a retired Industrial Chemist and Works Manager so I have done my research before committing my allegations to paper
Most members of Parliament have copies of the above attachments, but not of Justice Goddard’s response
Yours Sincerely
F R
Wanganui
Note from Police Watch NZ, The referred attachments will be posted upon the forum when TIF format has been successfully converted using our current OCR programming.
I read David Farrar’s column as it contains very useful Information. I read his recent reference to Police Watch NZ. There is nothing new about Police Corruption. It is a “culture”.
I have attached relevant documents. I as yet have not responded to the Hon Justice Goddard. You will notice she does not refer to the following extracted from my complaint:
“My allegations of corruption and breaches of s. 116 Crimes Act 1961: Conspiring to defeat justice---Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years who conspires to obstruct, prevent, pervert, or defeat the course of justice: are laid against Police Commissioner Howard Broad and those in the Office of the Commissioner who conspired to “bury” my complaints of: Misappropriation of Helen Clark’s leader’s funds. Included also are those who have knowledge of my allegations and have not responded”.
She also ignores the contents of the letter to the Auditor-General which she also received.
So corruption flourishes. You are free to use the above information as you see fit. It is all on Police Files.
I am a retired Industrial Chemist and Works Manager so I have done my research before committing my allegations to paper
Most members of Parliament have copies of the above attachments, but not of Justice Goddard’s response
Yours Sincerely
F R
Wanganui
Note from Police Watch NZ, The referred attachments will be posted upon the forum when TIF format has been successfully converted using our current OCR programming.
Thursday 15 March 2007
Canterbury Police Corrupt????
Ten Canterbury police officers have been targeted on the internet with claims of corruption against them.
Canterbury police have dismissed the allegations and are investigating legal action against the person behind it.
The site rates the officers for their level of corruption.
Superintendent Sandra Manderson, said the website was "totally inappropriate and defamatory".
She called for the site to be removed.
"Our legal services are looking at it," she said.
"We have advised everyone who has been named – most are not particularly impressed."
One of the Canterbury officers named on the website described the blogger as cowardly and driven by "personal vendetta".
The "anti-police corruption" website did not appear to breach Google's rules because it did not make threats or contain officers' phone numbers or addresses.
Ten Canterbury police officers have been targeted on the internet with claims of corruption against them.
Canterbury police have dismissed the allegations and are investigating legal action against the person behind it.
The site rates the officers for their level of corruption.
Superintendent Sandra Manderson, said the website was "totally inappropriate and defamatory".
She called for the site to be removed.
"Our legal services are looking at it," she said.
"We have advised everyone who has been named – most are not particularly impressed."
One of the Canterbury officers named on the website described the blogger as cowardly and driven by "personal vendetta".
The "anti-police corruption" website did not appear to breach Google's rules because it did not make threats or contain officers' phone numbers or addresses.
Wednesday 14 March 2007
Letter to the Minister - Please Respond
2nd March 2007
Hon. Annette King
Minister of Police
Parliament Buildings
Wellington
RE: CRN 4090040820/1
Dear Ms. King,
I refer to correspondence of 21st February2007 from Alistair Murray, NZ Police Senior Legal Advisor, under appointment to respond to the issues that I raised being of concern.
I cordially invited Alistair to conduct interviews with both Jim Bagnall and myself that would have enabled unbiased information gathering that adds credibility to my statements.
This was categorically refused and he has provided a text book response in his summarisation that Policing activity was beyond reproach.
There are discrepancies with my detailed disclosure requests in 2005 and the disclosure notifications supplied between 16th January 2006, 9th February 2006 and finally 22nd March 2006, yet in 2005 I was placed in Court for Summary Jurisdiction in respect of the charges.
In respect of my leadership complaint towards Area Commander Mark O’Connor.
Firstly, I refer historically to his ignorant stonewall stance in attempting to provide resolution for Anita and myself and our family in respect of the atrocities committed against our daughter Antonia (aged 5 at the time) in 1999 which included vile sodomising and insertions of figurines into orifices by a neighbouring youth and his lack of response when the Policing Department under his command completely failed in their respective duties to bring about Justice.
Ministerial intervention and an investigation conducted by Det. Superintendent Roger Carsons concluded with 2 (two) adverse reports and transferral of duties on Officers concerned in the investigation.
Secondly, I refer to Mark and his personal attack upon myself which is clearly documented in correspondence from his Office in which it also contains a threat of arrest against Jim Bagnall and I for wanting to establish Mens Refuge in his Policing Jurisdiction.
Brian Louden, the Community Liaison Officer commended our proposal.
I really do not wish to impose upon the Ministers valuable time upon this matter but have to inform her that satisfaction has not been met by the second rate attempt of legal browbeat by Alistair Murray
I therefore request that you furnish your nominated recipient for service of documents to be filed representing a costs and punitive award in respect of the failed prosecution of
CRN 4090040820/1
I would however be placated with a proper investigation conducted by a dedicated professional without biased agenda to address the shortcomings of the NZ Police Force in Waitakere that have been identified, should a constructive second opinion be sought by yourself.
I await your comment and remain,
Yours Faithfully
Paul Catton
Fathers Coalition
East Auckland Refuge for Men and Families
Secretary of The Republic Party of New Zealand
2nd March 2007
Hon. Annette King
Minister of Police
Parliament Buildings
Wellington
RE: CRN 4090040820/1
Dear Ms. King,
I refer to correspondence of 21st February2007 from Alistair Murray, NZ Police Senior Legal Advisor, under appointment to respond to the issues that I raised being of concern.
I cordially invited Alistair to conduct interviews with both Jim Bagnall and myself that would have enabled unbiased information gathering that adds credibility to my statements.
This was categorically refused and he has provided a text book response in his summarisation that Policing activity was beyond reproach.
There are discrepancies with my detailed disclosure requests in 2005 and the disclosure notifications supplied between 16th January 2006, 9th February 2006 and finally 22nd March 2006, yet in 2005 I was placed in Court for Summary Jurisdiction in respect of the charges.
In respect of my leadership complaint towards Area Commander Mark O’Connor.
Firstly, I refer historically to his ignorant stonewall stance in attempting to provide resolution for Anita and myself and our family in respect of the atrocities committed against our daughter Antonia (aged 5 at the time) in 1999 which included vile sodomising and insertions of figurines into orifices by a neighbouring youth and his lack of response when the Policing Department under his command completely failed in their respective duties to bring about Justice.
Ministerial intervention and an investigation conducted by Det. Superintendent Roger Carsons concluded with 2 (two) adverse reports and transferral of duties on Officers concerned in the investigation.
Secondly, I refer to Mark and his personal attack upon myself which is clearly documented in correspondence from his Office in which it also contains a threat of arrest against Jim Bagnall and I for wanting to establish Mens Refuge in his Policing Jurisdiction.
Brian Louden, the Community Liaison Officer commended our proposal.
I really do not wish to impose upon the Ministers valuable time upon this matter but have to inform her that satisfaction has not been met by the second rate attempt of legal browbeat by Alistair Murray
I therefore request that you furnish your nominated recipient for service of documents to be filed representing a costs and punitive award in respect of the failed prosecution of
CRN 4090040820/1
I would however be placated with a proper investigation conducted by a dedicated professional without biased agenda to address the shortcomings of the NZ Police Force in Waitakere that have been identified, should a constructive second opinion be sought by yourself.
I await your comment and remain,
Yours Faithfully
Paul Catton
Fathers Coalition
East Auckland Refuge for Men and Families
Secretary of The Republic Party of New Zealand
SORRY!! I'M OFF DUTY
Police management are suggesting off duty officers should not act but should call back to base if they come across a crime.
What utter stupidity.
Any sensible police officer who sees a crime he can’t handle would call for assistance whether on or off duty, however when off duty we expect a police officer to be part of the community. What this government is telling the police is you are going to be our little state soldiers, forget your community. You can imagine the conflict for police officers when confronted by section 59 episodes in public; how they would respond if they are expected to uphold the law. Imagine the office duty police officer out for jog, and finds a rape in progress. You’re being raped madam, just hold on there while I find a telephone.This adequately highlights the deficiency in the thinking left wing academics. We are being governed by a bunch of dolts.
They want us to descend to their level of thinking – think not.
BB
Auckland
Police management are suggesting off duty officers should not act but should call back to base if they come across a crime.
What utter stupidity.
Any sensible police officer who sees a crime he can’t handle would call for assistance whether on or off duty, however when off duty we expect a police officer to be part of the community. What this government is telling the police is you are going to be our little state soldiers, forget your community. You can imagine the conflict for police officers when confronted by section 59 episodes in public; how they would respond if they are expected to uphold the law. Imagine the office duty police officer out for jog, and finds a rape in progress. You’re being raped madam, just hold on there while I find a telephone.This adequately highlights the deficiency in the thinking left wing academics. We are being governed by a bunch of dolts.
They want us to descend to their level of thinking – think not.
BB
Auckland
Thursday 8 March 2007
Greg and Rob, stop waffling and support the Assistant Commissioner.
Suspended Assistant Commissioner Clint Rickards has called on his fellow police chiefs to chip in for his legal fight to stay in the force.
Mr Rickards has asked the Police Managers Guild, the union that represents senior officers, for financial assistance as he tries to resolve outstanding "employment issues".
The guild - which did not pay anything towards Mr Rickards' $500,000 plus legal fees for defending his two criminal trials.
Guild president Rob Abbott said Mr Rickards' request had come this week and "we've got no idea officially what he's facing in these employment issues and our rules have certain criteria. Obviously, he's getting that together and we will consider the matter."
Mr Abbott said the guild gave Mr Rickards some "limited assistance" to deal with employment matters when the Louise Nicholas allegations first surfaced publicly in 2004.
He confirmed Mr Rickards asked for further assistance once the allegations became a criminal matter - and although he would not comment further it is understood Mr Rickards was turned down.
Mr Abbott said the guild had not taken "a political stance" in declining to assist Mr Rickards' criminal defence, (Tui Billboard - Yeah Right)
"I guess that would be the easy way to look at it. But we had to go straight down the middle on the criteria and the decisions we made in committee were based simply on whether or not his particular situation fitted in the criteria."
Mr Abbott said the guild's rules meant it would assist a member where the matter "arises directly from their employment rather than if it happens off-duty or in their personal life".
An officer accused of using excessive force during an arrest or of the dishonest use of funds were examples of causes it would support.
Punitive action unlawfully taken against Clint by his employer demands assistance by the Guild!!
Suspended Assistant Commissioner Clint Rickards has called on his fellow police chiefs to chip in for his legal fight to stay in the force.
Mr Rickards has asked the Police Managers Guild, the union that represents senior officers, for financial assistance as he tries to resolve outstanding "employment issues".
The guild - which did not pay anything towards Mr Rickards' $500,000 plus legal fees for defending his two criminal trials.
Guild president Rob Abbott said Mr Rickards' request had come this week and "we've got no idea officially what he's facing in these employment issues and our rules have certain criteria. Obviously, he's getting that together and we will consider the matter."
Mr Abbott said the guild gave Mr Rickards some "limited assistance" to deal with employment matters when the Louise Nicholas allegations first surfaced publicly in 2004.
He confirmed Mr Rickards asked for further assistance once the allegations became a criminal matter - and although he would not comment further it is understood Mr Rickards was turned down.
Mr Abbott said the guild had not taken "a political stance" in declining to assist Mr Rickards' criminal defence, (Tui Billboard - Yeah Right)
"I guess that would be the easy way to look at it. But we had to go straight down the middle on the criteria and the decisions we made in committee were based simply on whether or not his particular situation fitted in the criteria."
Mr Abbott said the guild's rules meant it would assist a member where the matter "arises directly from their employment rather than if it happens off-duty or in their personal life".
An officer accused of using excessive force during an arrest or of the dishonest use of funds were examples of causes it would support.
Punitive action unlawfully taken against Clint by his employer demands assistance by the Guild!!
Doh!! Caught on Tape
A North Shore police officer has been caught making lewd sexual remarks about a female colleague .
The officer made the comment to another police officer during a conversation that was being recorded.
The officer who made the comments is believed to be on annual leave.
A spokeswoman for Police Minister Annette King said the Minister would not comment.
The National Party's police spokesman Chester Borrows said the North Shore officer's comments were an "unfortunate incident" given the recent sex trials and attempts by police to separate themselves from the perceived culture within the police during the 1980s.
And the 90's and also not forgetting post millenium Chester.
A North Shore police officer has been caught making lewd sexual remarks about a female colleague .
The officer made the comment to another police officer during a conversation that was being recorded.
The officer who made the comments is believed to be on annual leave.
A spokeswoman for Police Minister Annette King said the Minister would not comment.
The National Party's police spokesman Chester Borrows said the North Shore officer's comments were an "unfortunate incident" given the recent sex trials and attempts by police to separate themselves from the perceived culture within the police during the 1980s.
And the 90's and also not forgetting post millenium Chester.
White substance sent to police in post.
Was this an order for recreational use or something more sinister?
N Z Post is trying to identify white substance found in mail addressed to police.
Some workers at the Christchurch mail centre were hospitalised for observation after coming into contact with the substance last night and complaining of stinging eyes.
They were discharged this morning.
Was this an order for recreational use or something more sinister?
N Z Post is trying to identify white substance found in mail addressed to police.
Some workers at the Christchurch mail centre were hospitalised for observation after coming into contact with the substance last night and complaining of stinging eyes.
They were discharged this morning.
Wednesday 7 March 2007
Re Summons 06070021579 and Prosecution
On the 7th of May-06 I was charged with **Used a vehicle in manner liable to cause Annoyance** and given an instant fine of $600-00 soon after an organised protest outside the residence of the Speaker of the House Margaret Wilson
On the 9th of August the charge was changed to **Noisy Vehicle – Owners Offence** and the instant fine reduced to $150-00.
On the 14th of September the charges where dropped because of **Officer Error** - As stated by Inspector Matt Fitzsimons – Officer in Charge – Police Infringement Bureau – HQ – Wellington
On the 25th of September a Deputy Registrar of the Tauranga Court wrote to make it clear that the original Charge ($600-00) was to be heard on the 5th Oct 06.
On the 25th of September (Yes the same day) a different Deputy Registrar advised me that the original Charge ($600-0) was to be heard on the 8th of November.
On the 7th of October-07 I received a Summons to appear in the Tauranga District Court to answer to a charge of **Disorderly Behaviour** while.
A preliminary hearing 25-Oct-06 was dispensed with as I had pleaded **NOT Guilty**.
On the 13th of December we proceeded to Court and a 20 person demonstration in support of the right to freedom of speech and right to protest was held outside the Court with Media in attendance and well reported over the next few days in the NZ-Herald and on Radio Live.
Thanks to Simon Collins, Juliet Rowan, Michael Laws and others involved.
Court Hearing
Barrister Rod Hooker was defence counsel at the hearing and exposed aspects of serious nature that included Harassment and Impropriety conducted by the Police and Judiciary.
The Police Prosecutor and Police Informant withdrew the charge as it is presumed they realised that they had been set up by a vindictive Female Police Officer and the JP who was presiding on the day.
Resolution required
1. Disciplinary action to be taken regarding a Female Police Officer who abused me, took my vehicle Keys, and interfered with a perfectly legitimate orderly Protest, whilst completely ignoring the physical violence shown toward me and wilful damage to my vehicle.
2. A removal of the authority granted in respect of the presiding JP allowing her to sit in judgement relating to matters of Court.
3. Provision of costs incurred with my having to defend this vexatious litigation driven to stifle the freedom of speech and the right to protest.
4. A compensatory and punitive award of $150,000 to cover ongoing trauma and the ordeal which has been endured to date.
Jim Bailey
Founder – HandsOnEqualParent.ORG
15B Roseberry Ave, Birkenhead,
North Shore City,
AUCKLAND
09-480-4373
http://www.handsonequalparent.org.nz/
(ABRIDGED)
On the 7th of May-06 I was charged with **Used a vehicle in manner liable to cause Annoyance** and given an instant fine of $600-00 soon after an organised protest outside the residence of the Speaker of the House Margaret Wilson
On the 9th of August the charge was changed to **Noisy Vehicle – Owners Offence** and the instant fine reduced to $150-00.
On the 14th of September the charges where dropped because of **Officer Error** - As stated by Inspector Matt Fitzsimons – Officer in Charge – Police Infringement Bureau – HQ – Wellington
On the 25th of September a Deputy Registrar of the Tauranga Court wrote to make it clear that the original Charge ($600-00) was to be heard on the 5th Oct 06.
On the 25th of September (Yes the same day) a different Deputy Registrar advised me that the original Charge ($600-0) was to be heard on the 8th of November.
On the 7th of October-07 I received a Summons to appear in the Tauranga District Court to answer to a charge of **Disorderly Behaviour** while.
A preliminary hearing 25-Oct-06 was dispensed with as I had pleaded **NOT Guilty**.
On the 13th of December we proceeded to Court and a 20 person demonstration in support of the right to freedom of speech and right to protest was held outside the Court with Media in attendance and well reported over the next few days in the NZ-Herald and on Radio Live.
Thanks to Simon Collins, Juliet Rowan, Michael Laws and others involved.
Court Hearing
Barrister Rod Hooker was defence counsel at the hearing and exposed aspects of serious nature that included Harassment and Impropriety conducted by the Police and Judiciary.
The Police Prosecutor and Police Informant withdrew the charge as it is presumed they realised that they had been set up by a vindictive Female Police Officer and the JP who was presiding on the day.
Resolution required
1. Disciplinary action to be taken regarding a Female Police Officer who abused me, took my vehicle Keys, and interfered with a perfectly legitimate orderly Protest, whilst completely ignoring the physical violence shown toward me and wilful damage to my vehicle.
2. A removal of the authority granted in respect of the presiding JP allowing her to sit in judgement relating to matters of Court.
3. Provision of costs incurred with my having to defend this vexatious litigation driven to stifle the freedom of speech and the right to protest.
4. A compensatory and punitive award of $150,000 to cover ongoing trauma and the ordeal which has been endured to date.
Jim Bailey
Founder – HandsOnEqualParent.ORG
15B Roseberry Ave, Birkenhead,
North Shore City,
AUCKLAND
09-480-4373
http://www.handsonequalparent.org.nz/
(ABRIDGED)
Vigilante style Police publishing – cost taxpayers $25,000
Peter Cowan, then senior sergeant of Kilbirnie Police published information about Barry Grant Brown, a convicted paedophile on parole after serving 3 1/2 years of a five-year sentence for kidnapping and indecently assaulting a five-year-old boy as Mr Cowan was worried about the proximity of Brown's flat to schools and playgrounds.
There had been several cases where adverse events had followed police publishing or leaking information about paedophiles. They included a paedophile's sister having rocks thrown through the windows of her Christchurch home and Blackball residents hounding a convicted paedophile out of town.
Wellington District Court judge Robert Spear found the Kilbirnie police officer had breached police guidelines when he arranged the leaflet drop in 2001 and awarded $25,000 damages last year after police used a leaflet drop to alert residents in the area.
Peter Cowan, then senior sergeant of Kilbirnie Police published information about Barry Grant Brown, a convicted paedophile on parole after serving 3 1/2 years of a five-year sentence for kidnapping and indecently assaulting a five-year-old boy as Mr Cowan was worried about the proximity of Brown's flat to schools and playgrounds.
There had been several cases where adverse events had followed police publishing or leaking information about paedophiles. They included a paedophile's sister having rocks thrown through the windows of her Christchurch home and Blackball residents hounding a convicted paedophile out of town.
Wellington District Court judge Robert Spear found the Kilbirnie police officer had breached police guidelines when he arranged the leaflet drop in 2001 and awarded $25,000 damages last year after police used a leaflet drop to alert residents in the area.
Tuesday 6 March 2007
The Bad Apples aren't always Male
I was a young policeman in Auckland back in the eighties, a uniform officer. It was a time when women were being brought into the Police in greater numbers; some had progressed into CIB, which was new territory. When it came to night shift, young uniform staff would drive for a detective. It was a good opportunity to see the promotional prospects and the challenges of criminal investigation. Every nightshift one or two uniform officers would be posted with CIB. Our section at the time had a female detective. My turn came around and I was assigned as a CIB driver. Someone had warned me that she had a propensity for hitting on her driver. If you know the Auckland Central Police Station, at the bottom of Vincent street, well we hadn’t even hit the top of Vincent street and she started, “I know your married…….(yes), but would you still have sex with other women…..(I’m not interested)” I thought that might have been a big enough hint that I wasn’t interested in sex on shift, but no, she kept at it for about 2 -3 hours, till finally she instructed me to drive to her house on the pretext that she needed to pick something up. When we got to her address she insisted that I come inside, and I insisted I would stay in the car. When she realised I was not budging the temperature dropped a few degrees, and she got out slammed the door and went inside. She had already logged us off air at her place, so I waited till she was out of sight and used the radio so the operator knew I was still in the car. She came back a short while later, and talk about a women scorned….. I was instructed not to initiate any preventative police work, not to do anything without consulting her, and to drive where instructed, I even had to ask to go to the toilet. It was a long night, a long, long night. We got to the end of the shift and I went off to my sergeant and told him what had happened, and to find someone else, because I was going to be back in uniform next shift. We took a trip up to the Detective sergeants’ office, to explain what was going on, and that was the end of my week as CIB driver. Next night she bailed me up outside the shift room to find out if I had made a written complaint. I wasn’t overly concerned that she had hit on me, but she had an expectation that she was going to get sex on shift, and she took it out me when it didn’t happen. What really pissed me off though was that she stopped me being a policeman for a whole night. We didn’t do any police work that night, and from a professional point of view, she was just a waste of space in a CIB car. When I reflect back now I wish I had made a written complaint because a short time afterwards a new recruit told me about what had happened to him on night shift CIB. What he was really asking me though; is this what happens in the police? The answer was, no it isn’t, and you’ve just got the wrong impression from one person. The bad apples aren’t always male.
BB
Auckland
I was a young policeman in Auckland back in the eighties, a uniform officer. It was a time when women were being brought into the Police in greater numbers; some had progressed into CIB, which was new territory. When it came to night shift, young uniform staff would drive for a detective. It was a good opportunity to see the promotional prospects and the challenges of criminal investigation. Every nightshift one or two uniform officers would be posted with CIB. Our section at the time had a female detective. My turn came around and I was assigned as a CIB driver. Someone had warned me that she had a propensity for hitting on her driver. If you know the Auckland Central Police Station, at the bottom of Vincent street, well we hadn’t even hit the top of Vincent street and she started, “I know your married…….(yes), but would you still have sex with other women…..(I’m not interested)” I thought that might have been a big enough hint that I wasn’t interested in sex on shift, but no, she kept at it for about 2 -3 hours, till finally she instructed me to drive to her house on the pretext that she needed to pick something up. When we got to her address she insisted that I come inside, and I insisted I would stay in the car. When she realised I was not budging the temperature dropped a few degrees, and she got out slammed the door and went inside. She had already logged us off air at her place, so I waited till she was out of sight and used the radio so the operator knew I was still in the car. She came back a short while later, and talk about a women scorned….. I was instructed not to initiate any preventative police work, not to do anything without consulting her, and to drive where instructed, I even had to ask to go to the toilet. It was a long night, a long, long night. We got to the end of the shift and I went off to my sergeant and told him what had happened, and to find someone else, because I was going to be back in uniform next shift. We took a trip up to the Detective sergeants’ office, to explain what was going on, and that was the end of my week as CIB driver. Next night she bailed me up outside the shift room to find out if I had made a written complaint. I wasn’t overly concerned that she had hit on me, but she had an expectation that she was going to get sex on shift, and she took it out me when it didn’t happen. What really pissed me off though was that she stopped me being a policeman for a whole night. We didn’t do any police work that night, and from a professional point of view, she was just a waste of space in a CIB car. When I reflect back now I wish I had made a written complaint because a short time afterwards a new recruit told me about what had happened to him on night shift CIB. What he was really asking me though; is this what happens in the police? The answer was, no it isn’t, and you’ve just got the wrong impression from one person. The bad apples aren’t always male.
BB
Auckland
Sunday 4 March 2007
Evgeniya Arel - Unwitting Temporary Constable?
Police put a private citizen's life at risk as part of a roadblock... then just walk away and say it's her problem.
Evgeniya stated that a policeman started screaming into her window, "Stop, stop ..." thereby blocking the exit of the car park in Mt Albert.
Within seconds an alleged offender fleeing the car park smashed into the back of her car causing damage estimated at thousands of dollars.
"It's not acceptable. I don't want to be put on the road to stop the crime ... if I had a baby in the back seat it would be dead," she said.
Senior Sergeant Marty Brown admitted to the "extensive damage" to a civilian's car during the chase.
Brown said police cars were moved out of the way if a crash looked likely due to the risk of injury.
After Evgeniya was initially told by Police at the scene that "they would sort it out", an about face was almost immediately directed from a higher authority.
The all too common disclaimer from the police officer at the scene "unable to comment, the matter was before the courts".
Correction The matter of the alleged offender might be before the Courts and subject to suppression, the matter of recklessly endangering the public by sworn officers is not.
Police put a private citizen's life at risk as part of a roadblock... then just walk away and say it's her problem.
Evgeniya stated that a policeman started screaming into her window, "Stop, stop ..." thereby blocking the exit of the car park in Mt Albert.
Within seconds an alleged offender fleeing the car park smashed into the back of her car causing damage estimated at thousands of dollars.
"It's not acceptable. I don't want to be put on the road to stop the crime ... if I had a baby in the back seat it would be dead," she said.
Senior Sergeant Marty Brown admitted to the "extensive damage" to a civilian's car during the chase.
Brown said police cars were moved out of the way if a crash looked likely due to the risk of injury.
After Evgeniya was initially told by Police at the scene that "they would sort it out", an about face was almost immediately directed from a higher authority.
The all too common disclaimer from the police officer at the scene "unable to comment, the matter was before the courts".
Correction The matter of the alleged offender might be before the Courts and subject to suppression, the matter of recklessly endangering the public by sworn officers is not.
Accuser's 'vendetta'
Accusations that Louise Nicholas has orchestrated a "revenge-at-all-costs" vendetta to punish the men, who testified against her in her first rape complaint against police.
Assistant Police Commissioner Clint Rickards was a defence witness in the 1994 trial of a policeman charged with raping Nicholas as a teenager in Murupara. After three trials - the first two were aborted - he was acquitted.
He attacked Nicholas' credibility by testifying she had had group sex with him and others in 1985 and 1986, allegations which later formed the basis of her high-profile rape complaint.
Greg Shipton, a former police officer of 16 years, says she was humiliated after her original rape complaint was thrown out. When allegations resurfaced in 2004, she "made a meal out of it" to hurt the men whose testimony had damaged her 1994 case.
Nicholas rejected the allegation, saying that while she was angry that Rickards, Schollum and Shipton had appeared for the defence, it had not been the motivation for her later rape complaint. Nicholas did not make a formal rape complaint against the trio in the early 1990s.
Accusations that Louise Nicholas has orchestrated a "revenge-at-all-costs" vendetta to punish the men, who testified against her in her first rape complaint against police.
Assistant Police Commissioner Clint Rickards was a defence witness in the 1994 trial of a policeman charged with raping Nicholas as a teenager in Murupara. After three trials - the first two were aborted - he was acquitted.
He attacked Nicholas' credibility by testifying she had had group sex with him and others in 1985 and 1986, allegations which later formed the basis of her high-profile rape complaint.
Greg Shipton, a former police officer of 16 years, says she was humiliated after her original rape complaint was thrown out. When allegations resurfaced in 2004, she "made a meal out of it" to hurt the men whose testimony had damaged her 1994 case.
Nicholas rejected the allegation, saying that while she was angry that Rickards, Schollum and Shipton had appeared for the defence, it had not been the motivation for her later rape complaint. Nicholas did not make a formal rape complaint against the trio in the early 1990s.
Friday 2 March 2007
Lest We Forget
Another top cop who was put through the mill by his own.
District Commander Superintendent Kelvin Powell was stood down from his duties last year when a rape allegation surfaced.
He had been accused of raping a female officer at the woman's birthday party in Rotorua nearly 21 years ago.
The allegations and court case had taken a heavy toll on Mr Powell and had left him a "shadow of his former self".
Police Association president Greg O'Connor said there was no reason why Mr Powell could not return to his job."Our job is to make sure he's fairly treated".
"He has been through this ordeal and what else is he going to do? That is what he does. He's the District Commander of Hamilton and always has been."
Well Greg, Clint wants his job back too, hope your job is to make sure he is fairly treated and not let the ideology from the Office of the Commissioner get in the way.
Another top cop who was put through the mill by his own.
District Commander Superintendent Kelvin Powell was stood down from his duties last year when a rape allegation surfaced.
He had been accused of raping a female officer at the woman's birthday party in Rotorua nearly 21 years ago.
The allegations and court case had taken a heavy toll on Mr Powell and had left him a "shadow of his former self".
Police Association president Greg O'Connor said there was no reason why Mr Powell could not return to his job."Our job is to make sure he's fairly treated".
"He has been through this ordeal and what else is he going to do? That is what he does. He's the District Commander of Hamilton and always has been."
Well Greg, Clint wants his job back too, hope your job is to make sure he is fairly treated and not let the ideology from the Office of the Commissioner get in the way.
Thursday 1 March 2007
Police critical of Police Hierarchy
Well the Commissioner’s political pep talk rally has just been to town here, and it was a bit of a disappointment. I thought I would use the opportunity to raise issues with him that I thought were affecting us as an organisation.
After expressing what I thought was a problem, I received the expected quasi-political answer, which skirted the real issue, and before I could move on to anything else, he excused himself and moved back to the comfort of the hierarchy, who would pay due obeisance to his position.
Quite frankly, I was left with the impression that he didn’t really care, and was againanother political appointment there to pass on the Government’s bidding.
The Minister of Police did not even attend.
I hope I’m proved wrong and that some real results can be acheived by the new Commissioner.
PG
(Palmerston North)
Note: When the "Commissioner's Office" was replaced by "The Office of the Commissioner", the role transferred from active Policing to Political puppet, or didn't you know already!
Well the Commissioner’s political pep talk rally has just been to town here, and it was a bit of a disappointment. I thought I would use the opportunity to raise issues with him that I thought were affecting us as an organisation.
After expressing what I thought was a problem, I received the expected quasi-political answer, which skirted the real issue, and before I could move on to anything else, he excused himself and moved back to the comfort of the hierarchy, who would pay due obeisance to his position.
Quite frankly, I was left with the impression that he didn’t really care, and was againanother political appointment there to pass on the Government’s bidding.
The Minister of Police did not even attend.
I hope I’m proved wrong and that some real results can be acheived by the new Commissioner.
PG
(Palmerston North)
Note: When the "Commissioner's Office" was replaced by "The Office of the Commissioner", the role transferred from active Policing to Political puppet, or didn't you know already!
Clint And Tim To Swap Notes ?
Congratulations also to Tim Ogle in
successfully defending the allegation of a
historic rape complaint against him.
This saga was a slap in the face of all the System officials in the 80's and 90's whom had exonerated him.
A complete waste of time, an exorbitant waste of taxpayers’ money.
It cost Tim his livelihood, marriage, house, a truckload of money, and tarnished
his reputation all on the whim of a letter to
the Prime Minister.
Dear Helen what about the rumour of Peter cottaging?
Congratulations also to Tim Ogle in
successfully defending the allegation of a
historic rape complaint against him.
This saga was a slap in the face of all the System officials in the 80's and 90's whom had exonerated him.
A complete waste of time, an exorbitant waste of taxpayers’ money.
It cost Tim his livelihood, marriage, house, a truckload of money, and tarnished
his reputation all on the whim of a letter to
the Prime Minister.
Dear Helen what about the rumour of Peter cottaging?
Another Example Of How The Police Treat Their Own
For 34 years I’ve been a member of the Association and I have considered it to be, in the broader sense, my union.
I’ve read the objectives, service, mission and values statements of the Police Association.
They tell me, and anyone else who cares to read them, that members can rely on the Association to assist them in employment disputes with their employer, the New Zealand Police Department.
My experience between 2001 and 2006 was that after two years of verbal complaints,
nothing was done to alleviate problems within our office.
When I reported the issues in writing, band-aids were placed over festering sores, and nothing was done to rectify the cause.
The local Human Resources Office OSH officer became involved but was later warned off the inquiry, given a slap on the wrist and told it had nothing to do with that office – this from someone from the Office of the Commissioner.
Nothing further was done.
Two further written reports outlining the major issues were similarly ignored.
Fourteen months after the first report was submitted one member of the office was
hospitalised and on sick leave and shortly after, two other members from an office of six staff
were off on sick leave (I am told there is no such thing as stress leave), all at the same time.
The office collapsed, just as I had predicted in my first report to the Police administration.
My regional manager asked me (at a meeting, while I was on sick leave) if I had considered
looking for another job and even suggested positions that might be suitable.
All I had done was report the problem.
I always believed my Association, my union, would come to the aid of its members against
the excesses of their employer, and especially in such circumstances as I have mentioned
above.
There is no evidence that it came to my defence or the other members in the office
which raises the question, what does one have to do to get assistance from the Association
in employment issues where the Police Department has breached sections of the
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992?
What I have learnt from this whole sorry episode is, if you report problems (as you are
required to do) there is a very high price to pay for your health and sanity.
The report is ignored; a brick wall erected so you can beat
your head against it, and the boss can hide behind it knowing full well the only redress
you have is to sue in the Employment Court.
I have also learnt the administration concept of
‘defer, delay and deny’ is endemic within the
New Zealand Police administration.
CM
(North Shore City)
For 34 years I’ve been a member of the Association and I have considered it to be, in the broader sense, my union.
I’ve read the objectives, service, mission and values statements of the Police Association.
They tell me, and anyone else who cares to read them, that members can rely on the Association to assist them in employment disputes with their employer, the New Zealand Police Department.
My experience between 2001 and 2006 was that after two years of verbal complaints,
nothing was done to alleviate problems within our office.
When I reported the issues in writing, band-aids were placed over festering sores, and nothing was done to rectify the cause.
The local Human Resources Office OSH officer became involved but was later warned off the inquiry, given a slap on the wrist and told it had nothing to do with that office – this from someone from the Office of the Commissioner.
Nothing further was done.
Two further written reports outlining the major issues were similarly ignored.
Fourteen months after the first report was submitted one member of the office was
hospitalised and on sick leave and shortly after, two other members from an office of six staff
were off on sick leave (I am told there is no such thing as stress leave), all at the same time.
The office collapsed, just as I had predicted in my first report to the Police administration.
My regional manager asked me (at a meeting, while I was on sick leave) if I had considered
looking for another job and even suggested positions that might be suitable.
All I had done was report the problem.
I always believed my Association, my union, would come to the aid of its members against
the excesses of their employer, and especially in such circumstances as I have mentioned
above.
There is no evidence that it came to my defence or the other members in the office
which raises the question, what does one have to do to get assistance from the Association
in employment issues where the Police Department has breached sections of the
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992?
What I have learnt from this whole sorry episode is, if you report problems (as you are
required to do) there is a very high price to pay for your health and sanity.
The report is ignored; a brick wall erected so you can beat
your head against it, and the boss can hide behind it knowing full well the only redress
you have is to sue in the Employment Court.
I have also learnt the administration concept of
‘defer, delay and deny’ is endemic within the
New Zealand Police administration.
CM
(North Shore City)
Clint Rickards - Not Guilty
Suspended Assistant Commissioner and Auckland Area Commander has yet again, found to be not guilty of a historical rape.
Outside the court he said that he would return to work immediately.
"I will start at Auckland as soon as possible."
He also said Operation Austin, the police team which investigated the complaint against him, was a shambles and questions needed to be asked.
"They need to be asked from the leadership down. It's a shambles and a poorly run operation, poorly run."
"I will start at Auckland as soon as possible."
He also said Operation Austin, the police team which investigated the complaint against him, was a shambles and questions needed to be asked.
"They need to be asked from the leadership down. It's a shambles and a poorly run operation, poorly run."
Well Clint, it is not only Operation Austin that is a shambles, start with the Minister and work down right to plod level who have to work with the flawed ideology that is driving the force.
To not to be reinstated will be a further cementing of this ideology that permeates the force.
Go get your job back and sort out the shambles.
Wednesday 28 February 2007
Hi paul,
I notice the cops have got a new web site.
Their old one looked a lot like mine. lol www.bentcops.org
Cheers Jack.
PS I don't loath them all either.
I notice the cops have got a new web site.
Their old one looked a lot like mine. lol www.bentcops.org
Cheers Jack.
PS I don't loath them all either.
West Auckland Police - How far will they go??????
(Photo - Constables Klooster and Gayle.)
Constable Kloosters involvement was stated to have been the arrest and processing of Anita for a charge of wilful damage and in the following weeks, a further tresspass and assault charge.
It was rather amazing at the 23rd hour in the Jury trial at Auckland in November 2006 with a Crown case collapsing, Constable Klooster under oath stated he witnessed me headbutting an assailer.
Isn't it rather amazing at the aborted trial in May 2005, The Prosecution hadn't considered him viable as a witness, at the depositions in January 2006, again he was found not to be a source of evidence.
It was only with my having summonsed him on matters of questionable process and procedure that this information magically emerged.
What implications can be drawn here? Perjuy? Perverting the course of Justice? simple Police and Prosecution inefficiency?
Next post in the Police v Catton casefile - dealings with Area Commander Mark O'Connor
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