139Proceedings may be instituted if warranted

139 Proceedings may be instituted if warranted

139 Proceedings may be instituted if warranted

(1) If it appears to a police officer conducting an investigation under this Part that sufficient evidence exists to warrant the prosecution of a police officer or an administrative employee for an offence, the police officer is to refer the matter to the Commissioner for consideration.

(2) The Commissioner must inform the LECC if the Commissioner decides to institute any such proceedings and of the particulars of the proceedings.

(3) Nothing in this section prevents the taking of disciplinary action against the police officer or administrative employee concerned.

s 139: Ins 1998 No 123, Sch 1 [3]. Subst 2016 No 61, Sch 5.1 [32].