Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006
117Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant
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117 Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant
(1) In executing a search warrant, the authorised officer executing the warrant may: (a) obtain the assistance that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and (b) use force against persons and things that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances. (2) In executing a search warrant: (a) if an assisting officer is also an authorised officer or a constable—the assisting officer may use the force against persons and things that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and (b) if an assisting officer is not an authorised officer or a constable—the assisting officer may use the force against things that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances. (3) Only an authorised officer or a constable may take part in searching a person.