National Integrity Unit

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National Integrity Unit
Active2020 - present
CountryFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Branch New Zealand Police
Type Law Enforcement
RoleInternal Anti-Corruption Investigation
Garrison/HQ Wellington
Nickname(s)NIU
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Inspector Nick Thom

The National Integrity Unit (NIU) is one of the main branches of the New Zealand Police and it is dedicated to investigating and preventing corruption within police. [1] The NIU works jointly with the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) on criminal investigations into police officers and staff accused of corruption. The NIU was established by Police Commissioner Mike Bush in 2020, in response to the conviction of corrupt Auckland constable Vili Taukolo. [2]

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Investigations

Investigations into police staff begin with an assessment of whether an officer's behavior breaches the police Code of Conduct, policy, or the law. [3] If criminal concerns are raised, a formal investigation is initiated, which is overseen by the IPCA. [4] The NIU was initially composed of a2 staff, led by a detective inspector and is based in Wellington. [2]

NIU Investigations by branch from 31 January 2020 to 4 April 2023 [3]
Region/BranchMatters investigated
Northland
18
Tāmaki Makaurau
34
Waitematā
26
Auckland City
41
Counties Manukau
67
Waikato
38
Bay of Plenty
25
Eastern District
19
Central District
12
Wellington
21
Tasman
14
Canterbury
46
Southern District
31
Police HQ, RNZPC, and Communication Centres
51
RNZPC Recruits
12
External Agencies
1
Unknown
3

See also

List of New Zealand Police controversies

References

  1. ↑ Police Proactive Release: National Integrity Unit (PDF) (Report). Wellington: New Zealand Police. 5 February 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 February 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 "New police unit to investigate corruption within the organisation". Radio New Zealand. 12 March 2020.
  3. 1 2 Sherwood, Sam (4 June 2023). "Revealed: Nearly 30 police staff under investigation by anti-corruption unit". The New Zealand Herald.
  4. ↑ Tilo, Dexter (14 November 2024). "New Zealand sees rising number of police staff investigations: reports". HR Director Magazine.
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