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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
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(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.