Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), which cleared three officers who deployed tasers during a violent incident in Wellington earlier this year.
On 9 January, police responded to an urgent family harm call on Cockayne Road, where a man armed with a weapon was seen chasing a woman carrying a baby in the street.
Acting Wellington District Commander Inspector Nick Thom said officers acted swiftly to protect the public.
“Officers deployed their tasers to stop a dangerous situation evolving into something that could have been much worse,” said Thom.
“Our officers have made good decisions and the IPCA investigation supports that. Police are often working in fast-paced, dynamic environments, and although it is the expectation, I am pleased with the decisions made by staff.”
The IPCA found all three officers were justified in using tasers in defence of themselves and others.