law
23 Dec 2020

IPCA look into police photographing youths

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 23 December 2020

The police watchdog has launched a nationwide probe after the police in Masterton admitted to illegally photographing young Māori in the district.

The practice came to light after inquires from RNZ about multiple reports of rangatahi having their photos taken by officers, when they were just out walking in the town alone.

RNZ reporter Hamish Cardwell spoke to Meriana Johnsen.