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Police Administration Act 1978
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5 Northern Territory Police Force
(1) There is established by this Act the Police Force of the Northern
Territory.
(2) The core functions of the Police Force are:
(a) to uphold the law and maintain social order; and
(b) to protect life and property; and
(c) to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute offences; and
(d) to manage road safety education and enforcement measures;
and
(e) to manage the provision of services in emergencies.