211Requirement to provide name etc

211 Requirement to provide name etc (a) a police officer has reason to believe that an offence has been or may have been committed; and (b) believes on reasonable grounds that a person may be able to assist him or her in inquiries in relation to that offence; and (c) the name or address (or both) of that person is unknown to the the officer— (d) may request the person to provide his or her name or address (or both) to the officer; and (e) if making such a request—shall inform the person of the reason for the request. (2) If a police officer— (a) makes a request of a person under subsection (1); and (b) informs the person of the reason for the request; and (c) complies with subsection (3) if the person makes a request under that subsection; the person shall not, without reasonable excuse— (d) fail to comply with the request; or (e) give a name or address that is false in a material particular. (3) If a police officer who makes a request of a person under subsection (1) is requested by the person to provide to the person— (a) his or her name or the address of his or her place of duty; or (b) his or her name and that address; or (c) if he or she is not in uniform and it is practicable for the police officer to provide the evidence—evidence that he or she is a police officer; the police officer shall not— (d) fail to comply with the request; or (e) give a name or address that is false in a material particular. (4) As soon as possible after making such a request, the police officer shall make a written record of the grounds for his or her belief. Maximum penalty: $500.