34DAppointment of Special Constables

34D Appointment of Special Constables (1) During the period of operation of a declaration, Special Constables may be appointed under section 29 orally or in writing. (2) If Special Constables are appointed during the period of operation of a declaration, the Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of that period: (a) forward written confirmation of the appointments to the Minister, specifying, in relation to each Special Constable: (i) the person's name; and (ii) the police force to which the person is permanently appointed and the rank held in that police force; and (b) forward written confirmation to each Special Constable of the person's appointment, specifying the period of appointment. (3) Subsection (2) applies whether a Special Constable is appointed individually or by reference to a work location, operational unit, work group or other designation. (4) A failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate the appointment of a Special Constable. Police Administration Act 1978 26 34E Oath (1) Despite section 32, it is not necessary for a Special Constable appointed during the period of operation of a declaration to take an oath before the Special Constable begins to discharge the duties of office. (2) However, a Special Constable appointed during that period must take and subscribe an oath in accordance with section 32 as soon as practicable after appointment.