Attribute to Superintendent Karyn Malthus, Auckland City District Commander:
Police note the sentencing today of an Auckland City Police officer who pleaded guilty in relation to driving with excess breath alcohol.
The charge related to an off-duty incident which occurred in March, 2020.
The man, aged 34, received a fine and has been disqualified from driving for six months.
The man remains a New Zealand Police employee and a separate employment process is underway.
Police, like any other organisation, has privacy considerations and we are not in a position to comment further at this time.
ENDS
Nick Baker/NZ Police