Police ‘got it wrong’ in high-risk Rotorua pursuit that killed 15-year-old - IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) found that New Zealand police were at fault for a high-risk pursuit in Rotorua that resulted in the death of 15-year-old Trustis Gear. The report concluded that officers acted on incorrect assumptions and should have terminated the chase earlier.
Why it matters
This report raises critical questions about police pursuit policies and the balance between public safety and law enforcement tactics.
Fifteen-year-old Trustis Gear died after a police pursuit in Rotorua in October 2024.
The article relies on the findings of an independent oversight body and includes statements from both the police and the victim's family.
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