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 \[32\].