A Christchurch police officer told a suspected drink driver that any charges would go away if she performed oral sex on him, a court heard today.
Senior Constable Gordon Stanley Meyer, 45, today admitted a corruption and bribery charge at the High Court in Christchurch.
He also pleaded guilty to an indecent assault of an 18-year-old woman he groped while giving her a lift between pubs while on duty in his marked patrol car.
Meyer, who has since resigned from the police, has been protected by name suppression since the incidents in 2011.
But he can be named for the first time today after pleading guilty at the High Court.
He was remanded on bail at a North Island address until he is sentenced next month.
Assistant Commissioner Grant Nicholls said police welcomed the conviction on behalf of the victims, but the investigation still remained open.
"We praise all of those who came forward and helped us, which has ultimately allowed us hold Mr Meyer to account and get justice for the victims.
"No-one should have to put up with the kind of disgraceful behaviour exhibited by this former officer, who abused his position of trust and hurt those who he should have been helping," Mr Nicholls said.
"There is no place for anyone who behaves like this within New Zealand Police.
