A Hawkes Bay police officer has had the tables turned against them after they were allegedly charged with a drink-driving related incident on Good Friday.
The officer was off-duty and in their personal vehicle when they were found “allegedly driving with excess breath alcohol”, a spokeswoman said.
“The officer has been summonsed to appear in court on a drink-driving-related charge, and has had their driver’s licence suspended for 28 days, per legislative requirements.
The police spokesperson said an internal investigation would be carried out.
“Police officers have the same employment and privacy rights as any other person, and as such, we will not be providing any further information,” she added.
