NZA police officer in New Zealand resigned before a completed investigation into allegations that he fabricated a roadside breath test result. The incident occurred in January 2024 during an alcohol checkpoint in Morrinsville, where the officer pulled over a driver who admitted to drinking. Although the officer issued a ticket, he did not administer a breath test and later fabricated the results. The police watchdog, the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), classified the behavior as dishonest and a breach of the police code of conduct, noting the officer had potentially broken the law. While police initially considered it an employment issue, the IPCA pushed for a criminal investigation. However, due to insufficient evidence, no prosecution was pursued. The officer resigned during the ongoing criminal investigation.
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