Scott Gemmell
Scott Gemmell is the acting district commander for Waikato Police in New Zealand, overseeing police operations and response strategies in the region. Recently, he was in the news for addressing the police's response to a distressing incident involving an 11-year-old girl who was misidentified and subsequently administered antipsychotic medication at a mental health facility.
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Recent news mentions
Scott Gemmell is the Waikato District Commander who commented on the police officer's conduct.
Waikato police officer breached conduct with 1700 off-duty database queries
New Zealand· 2025-06-28
Acting Waikato district commander Superintendent Scott Gemmell reported on the police response to the incident.
Girl, 11, mistaken as woman: Health NZ review finds ‘significant failings’ in Waikato Hospital handling caseNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
Acting Waikato district commander Superintendent Scott Gemmell told the Herald about the police response to the incident.
Minister Matt Doocey slams failings over mistaken identity after 11-year-old handcuffed, druggedNew Zealand· 2025-03-25Superintendent Scott Gemmell told the Herald the 111 caller reported that the woman appeared to be intoxicated.
Mistaken identity case: Missing girl, 11, was identified as female in her 20s via a photographNew Zealand· 2025-03-25
Scott Gemmell is the acting Waikato district commander who provided details about the police response to the incident.
11yo girl misidentified by police handcuffed, injected with antipsychotic drugs at Waikato mental health facilityNew Zealand· 2025-03-24
