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Senior Cop Under Fire Over 54 Cases | Auckland News
A senior police officer with nearly 30 years of service, Detective Inspector Kevan Verry, is under investigation for how he handled over 50 child protection and adult sexual assault cases — cases he’s been denied full details about. The probe began when one historical abuse file sat untouched for years, triggering a review of nearly 1,000 cases, 54 of which are now flagged for reinvestigation. Verry, who supervised case reviews rather than conducting investigations, is on special leave. Police are collaborating with child welfare agencies and bringing in specialists to re-examine the cases…
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