Three NZ Police staff have been charged following separate investigations arising from a rapid review of Police information security controls.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Tim Anderson confirmed two Auckland-based constabulary staff will appear in the Manukau District Court over the coming days.
Each of the officers is being charged with multiple counts of possessing an objectionable publication, under the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act.
A third officer is due to appear in a court in the Wellington region at a later date.
“Prosecution of our own staff is a serious but important step to take as it recognises the significance of the alleged offending that has been identified,” said A/Deputy Commissioner Anderson.
“I would like to acknowledge the professionalism and commitment by our investigators in the National Integrity Unit for their work to this point.
“Our investigations have involved the analysis of a significant volume of web activity.
“It is important we now let these matters progress to the court process, which limits the level of information we can provide at this point.”
The A/Deputy Commissioner said the three Police staff had been stood down from duties.
Meanwhile, three investigations remain ongoing as part of the rapid review.
Police have investigated 22 cases in this matter, with 12 resolved through either disciplinary action or performance management.
Four people have resigned during this process, NZ Police confirmed.
