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Police Administration Act 1978
154False representation
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154 False representation
(1) A person shall not knowingly make a false representation in
connection with an application for appointment to the Police Force.
(2) A prosecution under this section shall only be brought with the
written consent of the Commissioner and upon the finding of guilt of
a person of an offence under subsection (1), the Commissioner
may terminate the appointment, if any, of the person so found
guilty.
(3) A prosecution under this section must be commenced within
6 months after the Commissioner first becomes aware that the false
representation has been made.