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flag In 2024, a New Zealand police official halted using traffic data to deny gun licences, sparking a review over improper use of personal data.

flag In August 2024, former New Zealand Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming directed a change to the firearms vetting process after receiving an email from a licence holder concerned about losing their gun licence due to traffic demerit points. flag Within an hour, he shared the email with senior officials, leading to a directive halting the use of Police Infringement Bureau data—tracking traffic violations—for firearms licence decisions. flag The move, approved by the Executive Leadership Team and implemented immediately, cited that traffic data was not meant for arms-related assessments. flag Police Commissioner Richard Chamber said the decision reflected poor judgment, though McSkimming had authority. flag The Firearms Safety Authority is now reviewing the policy change, amid scrutiny over its appropriateness and potential influence from personal connections. flag McSkimming, facing serious charges, is under investigation but has not been charged with misconduct related to the directive.

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