Police justified force use to apprehend a high-risk offender in Palmerston North on May 4.

Police acknowledged IPCA's report that justified their force use to prevent a man from escaping in Palmerston North on May 4. The high-risk offender, Central District's top priority, was known to use weapons and pose a danger to the public. Acting District Commander Inspector Clifford Brown stated the arrest was well-planned and executed, with officers trained in risk assessment and minimizing force.