About & Mandate
The Commission is designated under Section 5B of the Police Armament and Body-Worn Recording Act 2026 as the independent investigative body for firearm discharges by police officers.
Independent investigative body
Independent Police Conduct Commission
The IPCC independently investigates every discharge of a duty firearm by a sworn officer, and oversees body-worn camera standards under the Police Armament and Body-Worn Recording Act 2026. The Commission's investigative powers commence on 21 August 2026.
Information
What the Commission does
For the Public
What the Police Armament and Body-Worn Recording Act 2026 means for members of the public.
For Officers
Equipment, training, activation and storage standards under the Police Armament and Body-Worn Recording Act 2026.
Make a Complaint
Tell the Commission about a firearm discharge, a recording failure, or a footage access decision.
Notices and Guidance
Bulletins, guidance, investigation updates and public statements published by the Commission.
Annual Reports
Under Section 6A the responsible Ministry and the Commission jointly report annually on equipment costs, certification compliance, recording failures, firearm discharges, investigation duration, outcomes, complaints and data deletions. The Commission's first annual report will be published following its first full year of operation after commencement on 21 August 2026.
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Notices and bulletins
IPCC designated ahead of Act commencement
The Commission has been designated under Section 5B of the Police Armament and Body-Worn Recording Act 2026 ahead of the Act's commencement on 21 August 2026.
Guidance on body-worn camera footage access requests
How members of the public can request access to body-worn camera footage under Section 4C, and how the Commission handles access for accountability purposes.