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
Division 4 Appointment and duties of Special Constables generally Police Administration Act 1978 23 (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.