Overview
- An IPCA report found serious misconduct by senior police in handling complaints about ex–deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming, including attempts to influence the inquiry and acceptance of his narrative.
- The complainant, referred to as Ms Z, was initially charged over more than 300 emails before the charge was withdrawn, which the authority said reflected institutional disbelief.
- The government accepted all recommendations and will establish an Inspector General of Police to strengthen independent oversight and integrity protections.
- Police Commissioner Richard Chambers called the conduct inexcusable, apologized to the woman, said most implicated leaders have left, and appointed an independent King's Counsel to run employment investigations.
- Police Minister Mark Mitchell said 36 emails about McSkimming sent to his office were withheld under a protocol from the Commissioner’s office, and McSkimming last week pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material.