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Police Reopening 54 Closed Cases | Wellington News
Fifty-four closed cases—40 child protection, 12 adult sexual assaults, and 2 other crimes—are being re-examined after police discovered they were shelved without reaching court, sparking alarm among child welfare advocates. The Chief Victim’s Adviser called it one of the worst child safety failures she’s seen, while police launched an external review panel including her, alongside Oranga Tamariki, to assess risks and processes. A senior officer with a long-dormant file is now under investigation and on special leave, and the Independent Police Conduct Authority is overseeing the probe—all…
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