New Zealand police's stalking allegations matrix deemed unfit by IPCA after Auckland student murder.
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has found New Zealand police's stalking allegations matrix to be "not fit-for-purpose" after an Auckland student, Farzana Yaqubi, was murdered eight weeks after reporting concerns she was being harassed. The IPCA also found that police failed to connect Yaqubi's complaint about the man with another complaint from a young girl who alleged he was threatening her. The watchdog has called for police to review their initial assessment matrix and improve training and resources to ensure all staff understand what may constitute a hate crime.
April 17, 2024
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