Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming, 52, has pleaded guilty in the Wellington District Court to three charges of possessing objectionable publications involving child sexual exploitation and bestiality material.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers condemned McSkimming’s actions as “disgraceful” and said his behaviour violated police values, affirming that all officers, regardless of rank, are accountable to the law.
McSkimming resigned in May following investigations by police and the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), which reviewed both his conduct and the handling of complaints against him.
The IPCA has completed its report on police response, though it remains confidential due to the ongoing court proceedings involving McSkimming. Chambers said the case prompted an immediate review of police device security, with new auditing measures introduced to prevent similar misconduct.
Full statement of Police Commissioner Richard Chambers
The conduct of Mr Jevon McSkimming was disgraceful and it is right he has been held to account for it.
The outcome shows all police, no matter their rank, are accountable to the laws that apply to us all.
Mr McSkimming’s behaviour was not only criminal, but goes against the core values of Police.
I will not allow this to tarnish my staff, who are as appalled by this as I am. This shameful episode has done their dedication an immense disservice.
From the moment I was advised about these circumstances, I have taken it seriously and acted on it.
As soon as I was made aware of the nature of the material found, I raised it with the Minister of Police as a conduct matter to allow him to consider Mr McSkimming’s position at the time as a statutory deputy commissioner.
Mr McSkimming subsequently resigned from Police. This conduct has no place in Police.
I also ordered a rapid review of the controls and security of Police devices. I moved quickly to remedy the gaps it identified and ordered auditing and monitoring of staff use of Police devices.
We will investigate any cases of staff found to have accessed inappropriate or objectionable material and will take action where conduct falls short of standard and expectations.
Lastly, but most importantly, I want to acknowledge the outstanding work of more than 15,000 Police staff across the country who work day and night to help keep our country safe.
OK, so another suck f$#k at senior levels on the tax payers dime.
And they wonder why we detest them? 🤔
Has to be a sickness.
Like the Labour Party.
Jevon McSkimming was appointed Deputy Police Commissioner by the Governor-General of New Zealand on the recommendation of then Prime Minister Chris Hipkins in April 2023.
Makes one wonder where these images came from and is there a climate of these predication’s prevalent and existing within policing in NZ?
‘Worst’ objectionable material case: Rotorua’s Jae McLennan loses name suppression
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/worst-objectionable-material-case-rotoruas-jae-mclennan-loses-name-suppression/RCWYLXU3UVCOZNMN376N7DZ6JE/
They’re all out there
What is worse the thief or the receiver?
Pity about the victims trafficked on a global scale
And those thrown into forced prostitution
Lolita Express
317 thousand children go missing in the US each year
Where do they end up?
The ones that don’t end up in burgers that is
One of the worst documented cases of captivity of a woman worldwide is the case of Elisabeth Fritzl, who was imprisoned by her father in Austria for 24 years.
Her ordeal is among the most horrifying examples of long-term captivity, abuse, and concealment.
Elisabeth Fritzl: The Basement Captivity
Location: Amstetten, Austria
Duration: 1984–2008 (24 years)
Captive: Elisabeth Fritzl, imprisoned by her father Josef Fritzl
Conditions:
Held in a concealed basement dungeon
Repeatedly raped and abused
Gave birth to seven children, three of whom remained in captivity with her
Lived without sunlight, medical care, or contact with the outside world
Her captivity ended in 2008 when one of her children became seriously ill, prompting Josef to allow hospital access—leading to discovery and rescue.
Other Notorious Cases
Colleen Stan (USA): Held for 7 years (1977–1984) in a box under her captor’s bed.
Jaycee Dugard (USA): Kidnapped at age 11, held for 18 years (1991–2009), gave birth to two children.
Ariel Castro victims (USA): Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight were held for over a decade (2002–2013) in Cleveland, Ohio.
The world is a very sick place
It would be reassuring if the police would lobby the police conduct authority to be closed down so all police face justice and not this wishy-washy 2 horse accountability.