A Dunedin police officer may be under investigation for allegedly assaulting their son.
The allegations were reported on the New Zealand Police Conduct Association's website late on Wednesday.
The association is a whistle-blower organisation, independent of police and the Government, which is calling for a "truly independent'' agency to investigate and manage complaints against police, a royal commission of inquiry into the extent of corruption, and for on-duty officers to be subject to regular drug and alcohol testing.
Police were unwilling to discuss the incident and investigation yesterday and in response to questions from the Otago Daily Times issued a one-sentence statement via email.
"As a general rule, police do not respond to requests seeking to identify the occupation of persons involved in criminal investigations,'' the statement said.
When asked if the statement confirmed an investigation was under way, a police spokesman said police would not confirm or deny the allegations or whether an investigation was taking place.
The ODT understands Child, Youth and Family was advised of an allegation made by the officer's pre-teen son last week.
As a matter of policy, police were advised by the agency.
It is understood the child was interviewed earlier this week and is staying with another family member.
No charges have been laid.
