Police rape claim - Investigation

Stuff
April 20 2007

Investigator to look at Dunedin police rape allegation

An independent investigator has been appointed to look into a historic rape allegation against Dunedin police.
Investigate magazine is reporting in its May issue that a young court worker was allegedly raped by a policeman during a barrister's office Christmas party in the 1990s.
A statement from police national headquarters today said that an independent investigator will make preliminary inquiries into the allegation then an assessment will be made of the information provided.
Dunedin and Clutha area commander Inspector Dave Campbell yesterday confirmed to the Otago Daily Times that an investigation relating to the allegation was under way.
He declined to provide details about the inquiry, or the people being investigated.
The claim was made by a woman, identified as Christine, who said the court worker was raped during the party, which was attended by about 12 lawyers and several off-duty police officers.
The latest claim comes after high-profile trials of police involving historic rape allegations and after a report by Dame Margaret Bazley found evidence of disgraceful sexual behaviour by some officers over the past 25 years and made 60 recommendations





NZ Police
April 20 2007; 16:22

Independent Investigator appointed
Police National News Release

An independent investigator has been appointed to make preliminary inquiries about recent allegations involving Dunedin Police.
Once those preliminary inquiries have been completed, an assessment will be made of the information provided.