Tag: taser
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Man Dies in Police Custody in Tauranga After Taser Deployment
A man died in police custody in Tauranga after being Tasered during an arrest attempt following a vehicle pursuit and collision. Investigations are underway by police, the IPCA, and WorkSafe into the incident.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal Government Police CustodyTaurangaTaserNew Zealand PoliceCritical Incident InvestigationIndependent Police Conduct Authority
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Police Accept Findings in Wellington Taser Deployment
New Zealand Police acknowledge IPCA findings regarding the use of tasers by officers in Wellington during a family harm incident in January 2025. The IPCA found the officers were justified in their actions.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New Zealand PoliceIPCAWellingtonTaserCockayne RoadFamily Harm