
IR-01-25-17925
10 June 2025
James
[FYI request #30970 email]
Kia ora James
Request for information
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request of 14 May 2025 in which
you requested:
The date(s) a search of former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's
electronic devices or devices linked to him took place. (such as his work
computer)
The date Mr. McSkimming or his lawyer was informed that pornography was
found on devices linked to him.
Please note - In recognition of the ongoing investigation there are no further
details or information being sought. Simply two dates, which have no bearing on
his status given he has resigned and no impact at al on the ongoing
investigation.
You wil be aware of media reports that Mr McSkimming is the subject of a current
investigation. Police has previously publicly advised it is not in a position to comment
further on any investigation.
Police considers there are good reasons for withholding any details of the investigation,
on the basis that its release would be likely to prejudice the maintenance of the law. Your
request is therefore refused under section 6(c) of the OIA.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review my decision if you are not satisfied
with the response to your request. Information about how to make a complaint is available
at: www.ombudsman.parliament.nz.
Yours sincerely
Darryl Sweeney
Territorial Detective Superintendent
New Zealand Police