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Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
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#### 87P Definitions
87P Definitions
> In this Part—
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> long duration public safety order—see section 87V.
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> public event means a trade, cultural, social or sporting event that is open to the public (including when entry into the event requires the payment of a fee or other charge).
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> public safety order—see section 87Q.
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> senior police officer means a police officer of the rank of Inspector or above (including the Commissioner).
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> Note.
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> By virtue of the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) (section 48(2)) a person acting in an office referred to above may exercise the functions of a senior police officer under this Part.
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> **s 87P:** Ins 2005 No 119, Sch 1 \[1\]. Rep 2007 No 97, Sch 1.1 \[6\]. Ins 2016 No 16, Sch 5 \[1\].