Coster
Coster, a senior police officer in New Zealand, has faced criticism following an Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation that highlighted significant failures in investigating allegations against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming, raising concerns about misconduct and neglect of duty within the police force.
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Coster is the deputy top cop who presented allegations against McSkimming.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell denies early briefing on Jevon McSkimming complaints
New Zealand· 2025-12-07
Coster publicly denied knowledge of an email protocol related to allegations against Jevon McSkimming.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says ‘abject failure at top’ over Jevon McSkimming scandalNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
Coster's conduct is described as a predictable output of a flawed system regarding police integrity.
Police integrity failures expose gap in law on misconduct in public office – Roger PartridgeNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Coster's reputation as a leader and public figure in this country is now in tatters.
Police must adopt full transparency in McSkimming scandal to rebuild trust – EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
Coster was placed on leave after a conversation with Roche.
Sir Brian Roche calls Jevon McSkimming a ‘devious liar’, reveals timeline of what Public Service Commission knewNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
The report found then-Commissioner Coster attempted to influence the investigation.
Jevon McSkimming: Damning IPCA report into Police handling of complaints against former Deputy CommissionerNew Zealand· 2025-11-11
Coster is now the chief executive of the government’s Social Investment Agency.
Jevon McSkimming: Police ignored sex allegations against former top cop, prosecuted the woman for ‘revenge’ emails insteadNew Zealand· 2025-11-11
