Police Act 1990
13Oath to be taken by persons exercising police functions
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13 Oath to be taken by persons exercising police functions
13 Oath to be taken by persons exercising police functions
(1) Before a person exercises any of the functions of a police officer, the person must take the oath or make the affirmation of office as a police officer in accordance with the regulations.
(2) A police officer is not required to take a further oath or make a further affirmation after a change in the officer’s position in the NSW Police Force, so long as the officer remains in the NSW Police Force.
(3) An oath or affirmation under this section is to be administered by or made before the Commissioner or any other person authorised to administer an official oath under the Oaths Act 1900.
s 13: Am 2017 No 44, Sch 1.22.