Waikato Police Appoints New Leaders | Auckland News

Waikato District Police just got a major leadership upgrade as Inspector Scott Miller takes the reins as Hamilton City Area Commander and Detective Inspector Kevin McNaughton steps into the role of Crime Manager for the entire district—both officially sworn in at Kirikiriroa Marae with community pride. Miller, a Hamilton native with deep roots in the city and a family legacy of service, brings a prevention-first, community-driven approach honed over decades in policing—from rural beats to tactical ops. McNaughton, a seasoned investigator with 28 years’ experience from the National Criminal Investigations Group, brings elite investigative firepower to tackle serious crime. Together, they’re poised to lead with both grit and compassion, prioritizing staff well-being and community trust in their new high-stakes roles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5f3d0e22032674f