IOPC re-investigation policy

Published 21 Jan 2026
Policy

Under Section 13B of the Police Reform Act 2002, the IOPC can re-investigate a complaint, conduct matter, or death or serious injury (DSI) case if the Director General believes there are compelling reasons to do so.

We have outlined how the IOPC will use that power in our policy below. 

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