NZNew Zealand Police have announced a review of their processes for investigating child protection and sexual assault cases following concerns about the handling of over 50 cases by a senior officer. The cases include allegations of sexual offending against children and adults, and some involve historical abuse. In response, Police and Oranga Tamariki have formed a joint assurance panel to oversee the management of these cases. An external advisory group has also been created to assist with the re-investigations. The cases were reopened after concerns were raised in May regarding a senior officer’s handling of a long-standing sexual abuse case. Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny stated that Police are conducting a thorough review and will share findings once the process is complete.
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