43Security officer to be identified before exercising powers

43 Security officer to be identified before exercising powers (1) A security officer who is not a police officer or sheriff’s officer may exercise a power under this part in relation to a person only if— (a) the officer first identifies himself or herself as a security officer if it is practicable to do so; and (b) the officer produces his or her identity card for inspection by the person if the person asks the officer to do so. (2) A security officer who is a police officer or sheriff’s officer and is not in uniform may exercise a power under this part in relation to a person only if— (a) the officer first identifies himself or herself as a police officer or sheriff’s officer if it is practicable to do so; and (b) the officer produces evidence that he or she is a police officer or sheriff’s officer if the person asks the officer to do so. (3) If a security officer fails to comply with this section in relation to a person, the person is not obliged to comply with a requirement made by the officer.