NZ police issue statement on sentencing of Auckland City officer

As stated by Superintendent Karyn Malthus, Auckland City District Commander:

Police note the sentencing today of an Auckland City Police officer who pleaded guilty in relation to driving with excess breath alcohol.

The charge related to an off-duty incident which occurred in March, 2020.

The man, aged 34, received a fine and has been disqualified from driving for six months.

The man remains a New Zealand Police employee and a separate employment process is underway.

Police, like any other organisation, has privacy considerations and we are not in a position to comment further at this time.

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