Was New Zealand's parliament on fire?

1 year ago

In a 200-page report, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has cleared the New Zealand Police of major wrongdoing in their handling of last year's 23-day protest occupation at Parliament. The report found that officers were faced with extreme provocation, violence, and disorder rarely seen in the country. However, the IPCA did provide recommendations for police, stating that they were underprepared and lacked communication during the operation. The report highlighted flaws in the police response, including the lack of a traffic management plan, and a failure to prepare for the large number of protesters. The report also found that officers were not properly protected or equipped with the best body armor. The police have accepted the recommendations, which include developing a public order policing plan and providing better training for large-scale events. Despite this, police acted with remarkable restraint during the occupation's final day, according to the report.

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