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27 April 2023 
Ref: IR-01-23-8624 
Amanda Murtagh 
[FYI request #22163 email] 
Dear Amanda 
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 request of 20 March 2023, in which you 
asked: 
What is the standard procedure when the NZ Police receive a complaint from the 
Independent Police Complaints Authority? 
The procedure which is adopted when NZ Police receives a complaint from the 
Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) is largely dependent on the nature of the 
complaint. 
If the complaint is minor in nature or requires no further action by the IPCA, Police may 
need to assess the al eged behaviour to ascertain whether there are performance or 
conduct issues or learning that can improve Police service. 
Other complaints may be referred to Police which the IPCA consider are appropriate for a 
facilitated resolution. These wil  be considered by Police and steps wil  be taken to 
achieve conciliation with the complainant.   
Serious or significant matters are referred to Police for investigation with active oversight 
by the IPCA. These matters wil  be assessed by Police and wil  result in either a criminal 
investigation, an employment investigation, or both. 
Al  complaints which are received from the IPCA are documented in the Police complaint 
management system. Complainants wil  be sent a letter of acknowledgment from Police. 
Yours sincerely 
Superintendent Jason Guthrie 
Director: Integrity and Conduct 
Police National Headquarters