Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority following the death of a man in Auckland last year.
On 4 November 2024, Police were called to a commercial property on Boston Road after a report of a man becoming agitated towards staff at the address and paramedics.
Police officers arrived and instructed the man to leave.
The man refused to leave despite the officer's requests, so the officer placed a hand on his shoulder to guide him along.
The man has then fallen and hit his head on the ground. Unfortunately, he was seriously injured and later died in hospital.
The IPCA conducted an independent investigation, which included reviewing CCTV footage of the incident, and found the officer did not use force when placing his hand on the man's shoulder and instead he lost his balance on the sloping driveway and fell to the ground.
"This was an incredibly unfortunate incident for everyone concerned, including our attending staff," Auckland City District Commander, Superintendent Sunny Patel, says.
"Our sympathies remain with the man's family and friends during what was no doubt a very challenging time."
