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Over 100 police officers investigated after 30,000 breath tests falsified (www.rnz.co.nz)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Dave@lemmy.nz to c/politics@lemmy.nz

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More than 100 police officers are under investigation after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded", RNZ can reveal.

"From the audit which covered over 4.6 million breath tests performed between 1 July 2024 and 17 August 2025, the initial analysis suggested there were tests conducted that were simulated without the involvement of a driver.

The audit indicated that some staff had recorded breath screening tests that hadn't occurred.

Johnson said that despite this, Police's obligation to deliver 3.3 million tests for NZTA and Ministry of Transport had been met and was not compromised.

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[–] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 17 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That's why mandatory enforcement numbers are a poor choice.

At least it's tests and not catches though

[–] LodeMike@lemmy.today 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure they are unconstitutional in the US since like 2019 or something.

[–] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

That's good

Should be in NZ and the rest of the world