Police Administration Act 1978
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147G Definitions crime scene means a place established as a crime scene under section 147J. crime scene powers means powers conferred by section 147N. investigations includes any type of examination, analysis or process associated with the investigation of a relevant offence at a crime scene. relevant offence means: (a) an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment of 6 months or more; or (b) in relation to an act or omission that occurs outside the Territory and is not an offence against a law of the Territory – an act or omission that if done or omitted to be done in the Territory would constitute an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment of 6 months or more. responsible member, for a crime scene, means: (a) the member of the Police Force who establishes the crime scene; or
Police Administration Act 1978 148 (b) if another member assumes control of the crime scene after it is established – that member. senior member means a member of the Police Force of or above the rank of Superintendent.