National Integrity Unit
| National Integrity Unit | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2020 - present |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Branch | New Zealand Police |
| Type | Law Enforcement |
| Role | Internal 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]
Investigations
[edit]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.[5]
| Region/Branch | Matters investigated |
|---|---|
| Northland | |
| Tāmaki Makaurau | |
| Waitematā | |
| Auckland City | |
| Counties Manukau | |
| Waikato | |
| Bay of Plenty | |
| Eastern District | |
| Central District | |
| Wellington | |
| Tasman | |
| Canterbury | |
| Southern District | |
| Police HQ, RNZPC, and Communication Centres | |
| RNZPC Recruits | |
| External Agencies | |
| Unknown |
See Also
[edit]List of New Zealand Police controversies
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "New police unit to investigate corruption within the organisation". Radio New Zealand. 12 March 2020.
- ^ a b Sherwood, Sam (4 June 2023). "Revealed: Nearly 30 police staff under investigation by anti-corruption unit". The New Zealand Herald.
- ^ Tilo, Dexter (14 November 2024). "New Zealand sees rising number of police staff investigations: reports". HR Director Magazine.
- ^ "New police unit to investigate corruption within the organisation". Radio New Zealand. 12 March 2020.