A Dunedin police officer investigated over his bad behaviour in a bar fell "below the standard" expected of police — but remains employed. In a statement the Independent Police Conduct Authority detailed an incident involving an off-duty officer who was drinking at a city centre bar. After bar staff refused to serve him, he "repeatedly challenged their competence to judge his intoxication". He also told staff he was a police officer, used his position to intimidate staff, and threatened their licence, saying he would be back with other officers. Acting Southern District Commander Acting Inspector Darryl Sweeney said the behaviour fell below the standard expected of a New Zealand police officer.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 30, 2019 14:15 UTC