The brother of a police officer killed in the line of duty says the guilty man's sentence has left him with no faith in the system.
Andrew Popo, 32, was sentenced to eight years and nine months in jail for the manslaughter of Porirua-based police officer Derek Wootton.
Sergeant Wootton was run over on 11 July 2008 as he laid road spikes to stop a stolen car being driven at speed by Popo in Titahi Bay.
The High Court in Wellington heard that as Popo entered Dimmock Street, he was travelling at least 20 kilometres per hour over the speed limit.
The impact propelled Sergeant Wootton nearly 30 metres down the road.
One of Derek Wootton's brothers, Constable David Wootton, says the jail term, which includes a minimum parole period of five years, has left him with no faith in the justice system.
Justice McKenzie took into account Popo's genuine remorse and his guilty plea to the manslaughter charge.
However, he also noted a previous history of offending and gang connections.
As the sentence was read out, Sergeant Wootton's brother John Wootton quietly whispered "outrageous".
Outside the courtroom his other brother and fellow police officer, David Wootton, said the sentence cheapened the death.
