76Breaches of discipline

76 Breaches of discipline A member commits a breach of discipline if the member: (a) engages in disgraceful or improper conduct, either on or off duty; or (b) is negligent, inefficient or careless in the discharge of the member's duties; or (c) contravenes or fails to comply with a provision of a Code of Conduct referred to in section 14A(2); or

Police Administration Act 1978 38 (d) fails to obey a lawful direction, instruction or order given by, or caused to be issued by, the Commissioner or a member or person having authority over the member, including general orders and instructions issued under section 14A(1) and directions, instructions or orders given in relation to a breach of discipline or an alleged breach of discipline; or (da) gives misleading information to the Commissioner or a member or person having authority over the member in relation to a breach of discipline or an alleged breach of discipline; or (db) fails to be of good behaviour for a period fixed under section 84D(c); or (e) uses a substance (including liquor or a drug) in a manner that results in unacceptable performance of the member's duties or improper conduct whilst on duty; or (f) is absent from duty except: (i) where proper leave has been granted; or (ii) with reasonable cause; or (g) is convicted of an offence, whether within or outside the Territory; or (h) aids, abets, counsels or procures, or, by any act or omission, is directly or indirectly knowingly concerned in or a party to, a breach of discipline committed by another member in circumstances referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (da), (db), (e) or (f).