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Police Administration Act 1978
29Appointment of police of other jurisdictions as Special
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29 Appointment of police of other jurisdictions as Special
Constables
(1) The Commissioner may at any time appoint or authorise the
appointment, as a Special Constable, of a person who is a member
of the police force (however described):
(a) of the Commonwealth; or
(b) of a State; or
(c) of another Territory.
(2) The appointment may be:
(a) on the terms and conditions the Commissioner considers
appropriate; and
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(b) of persons identified by reference to:
(i) a particular work location; or
(ii) a particular operational unit or work group; or
(iii) any other identifiable designation.
(3) A Special Constable appointed under this section is taken to be a
member of the Police Force and has the duties, obligations, powers
and privileges imposed or conferred on a member under any law in
force in the Territory.