WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A high-profile scandal involving former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has shaken New Zealand’s law enforcement community, reigniting debates about police accountability and integrity. McSkimming, who nearly secured the top police position last year, is now facing charges for possessing and viewing illegal sexual content, including child abuse material, on his work computer. The case has sparked widespread public outrage and raised questions about the handling of sexual misconduct allegations within the police force.
How a top New Zealand police officer’s downfall provoked public fury and scrutiny of police powers
