Article by Sam Sherwood of RNZ
Trigger Warning: This article contains details that may be distressing to some readers.
Court documents have unveiled the shocking extent of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s involvement in viewing objectionable material on his work devices, including clicking on approximately 160 images.
According to the summary of facts released to RNZ, McSkimming admitted to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material, pleading guilty to the charges.
McSkimming held significant roles within the police force, serving as the deputy commissioner and chief security officer responsible for protective security policies. Despite his position, he used his work devices to conduct Google searches of a sexual nature, accessing pornographic and objectionable materials.
Police monitoring revealed a concerning pattern of internet activity, with over 5000 Google searches conducted by McSkimming, a significant portion of which were adult/pornographic in nature. The searches included terms related to child sexual exploitation and bestiality.
Analysis of his search history showed that a considerable number of objectionable images were accessed, with a large percentage involving adult bestiality and child sexual exploitation material.
Upon learning of the police investigation into his internet activity, McSkimming confessed to a colleague that he had circumvented normal police systems to view porn. He attributed his escalating need for different types of pornography to his upbringing in an environment where pornography was normalized.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers refrained from commenting on specific details pending sentencing, emphasizing the importance of upholding values and integrity within the police force.
Resources for Sexual Violence Support:
- NZ Police
- Victim Support: 0800 842 846
- Rape Crisis: 0800 88 33 00
- Rape Prevention Education
- Empowerment Trust
- HELP (Auckland): 09 623 1700, (Wellington): 04 801 6655
- Safe to talk: 0800 044 334
- Tautoko TÄne Male Survivors Aotearoa
- Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP): 022 344 0496
