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1. 2025 NZPSPLA 028.pdf [PDF, 85 KB]

   Police complaint of no longer suitable to be a COA holder under s 83(ab) - requires more than a one-off event-threatening manager is misconduct - losing job is sufficient penalty. 

2. 2025 NZPSPLA 027.pdf [PDF, 72 KB]

   Police v Capewell-Marsters - breach of 67 requirement to wear security ID so that it is visible - warning given 

3. 2025 NZPSPLA 023.pdf [PDF, 124 KB]

   Member of public complaint upheld - unsatisfactory conduct found - reprimanded - ss 4, 74, 77, 81, 96C  

4. 2025 NZPSPLA 026.pdf [PDF, 71 KB]

   Police v Setefano-Moasili complaint - convictions for mistreating young people while working in security related role - COA expired - complaint closed on condition it will be transferred to any new application as an objection. 

5. 2025 NZPSPLA 025.pdf [PDF, 80 KB]

   Police v Brown - conviction for offence of violence - COA cancelled. 

6. 2025 NZPSPLA 024.pdf [PDF, 72 KB]

   Police v Singh - Disqualifying convictions - no longer suitable to be a security worker - COA and company licence cancelled. 

7. 2025 NZPSPLA 022.pdf [PDF, 23 KB]

   Complaint of misconduct following alleged aggressive conduct by security guard - complainant did not attend hearing and provided no evidence in support - complaint dismissed.

8. 2025 NZPSPLA 021.pdf [PDF, 77 KB]

   Police v Singh - Complaint after conviction for offence of violence - complaint adjourned with final opportunity to apply for waiver of grounds for disqualifications if sentence completed without any breaches.

9. 2025 NZPSPLA 019.pdf [PDF, 70 KB]

   Complaint of misconduct against a security guard - CIPU investigated and found no evidence to support complaint - complaint dismissed. 

10. 2025 NZPSPLA 017.pdf [PDF, 130 KB]

    Police complaint upheld - Seki Security Ltd employing non-COA holders - CIPU report - allegations substantiated - breach of condition - company licence cancelled - COA cancelled - finding of misconduct - ss3, 43, 45, 73, 74 80, 83 & 96C of the Act 

11. 2025 NZPSPLA 014.pdf [PDF, 67 KB]

    Police v Parker complaint - COA expired while remanded in custody on serious charges - Complaint closed as no longer a certificate holder - complaint will become an objection to any new application. 

12. 2025 NZPSPLA 018.pdf [PDF, 72 KB]

    Police complaint based on non-disqualifying conviction - offending amounted to misconduct - no longer suitable to be a COA holder - COA cancelled 

13. 2025 NZPSPLA 016.pdf [PDF, 71 KB]

    Police v Viliamu - 3 convictions for offences of violence - COA cancelled.

14. 2025 NZPSPLA 015.pdf [PDF, 73 KB]

    Police v Hina - Complaint based on gang membership and firearms charges - no longer suitable to be a certificate holder - COA cancelled.

15. 2025 NZPSPLA 013.pdf [PDF, 80 KB]

    Police v Hillman - Disqualifying conviction & using company card for personal expenses - COA cancelled. 

16. 2025 NZPSPLA 011.pdf [PDF, 91 KB]

    Police v Alfathly - no longer suitable to be a certificate holder due the gang association and incidents of violent or antisocial conduct - most established events historic - Applicaiton to cancel COA dismissed but with leave to refile if additional incidents occur.

17. 2025 NZPSPLA 010.pdf [PDF, 78 KB]

    Police v May - conviction of offence of violence while working as a crowd controller - conduct out of character - COA suspended.

18. 2024 NZPSPLA 122 pdf [PDF, 104 KB]

    Police v Brunell - working as an alcohol warden at an event includes work as a crowd controller - failure to wear security ID badge with side visible a breach of s 67 and therefore misconduct - discussion on s 104 requirements to provide police with name, address and date of birth.

19. 2025 NZPSPLA 009 pdf [PDF, 73 KB]

    Police v Ratu – convictions for offences of violence – grounds for disqualification – COA cancelled.

20. 2025 NZPSPLA 008 pdf [PDF, 110 KB]

    Police v Fa’ase’e complaint after 3rd drink driving conviction in 3 years – disqualifying sentence mandatory grounds for cancellation – COA cancelled.

21. 2025 NZPSPLA 007.pdf [PDF, 72 KB]

    Sethi complaint - In NZ unlawfully and subject to deportation - no longer suitable to be a COA holder - COA cancelled.  

22. 2025 NZPSPLA 006 pdf [PDF, 70 KB]

    Member of the Public complaint against certificate holder for misconduct and failing to wear or provide COA – complainant did not participate in investigation – no evidence to establish complaint – complaint dismissed.

23. 2025 NZPSPLA 005.pdf [PDF, 102 KB]

    Police v Savieti complaint - swearing at and abusing police is unsatisfactory conduct - reprimanded and warning given. 

24. 2025 NZPSPLA 004.pdf [PDF, 71 KB]

    Police v Munro - conviction for an offence of violence - mandatory ground for cancellation - COA cancelled 

25. 2025 NZPSPLA 003.pdf [PDF, 71 KB]

    Police v Gardner - complaint following dishonesty and other convictions - COA cancelled.