Court Security Act 2017
7Identification of security officers and security managers
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7 Identification of security officers and security managers
(1) The holder of the office of the person who appointed a person as a security manager under section 6 , or the appointing officer who appointed a person to be a security officer under section 4 , must issue the person with an identity card in a form approved by the appointing officer –
(a) containing the person's name or a unique identification code; and
(b) stating that the person is a security officer or security manager under this Act.
(2) If a person to whom an identity card has been issued under subsection (1) ceases to be a security manager or security officer, the person must, as soon as possible, return the identity card to the holder of the office of the person who appointed the person as a security manager or the appointing officer who appointed the person.
(3) A security officer or security manager to whom an identity card has been issued under subsection (1) is to, at all times while performing or exercising his or her functions or powers under this Act, wear his or her identity card so that it is clearly visible.