15CAAUse of electronic metal detection device

15CAA Use of electronic metal detection device

[Section 15CAA Inserted by No. 10 of 2025, s. 5, Applied:16 Jun 2025]

(1)  In this section –

electronic metal detection device means an electronic device that is capable of detecting the presence of metallic objects;

electronic metal detection device search means a search of a person conducted by –

(a) passing an electronic metal detection device over or in close proximity to the person's outer clothing; or

(b) requiring the person to pass through such a device.

(2)  A police officer in a prescribed place may, without a warrant, require any person within that prescribed place to undergo an electronic metal detection device search.

(3)  A police officer may stop and detain a person for so long as is reasonably necessary to conduct an electronic metal detection device search in accordance with subsection (2) .

(4)  For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this provision affects the lawful use of an electronic metal detection device by a police officer including, but not limited to, as part of a search or other police operation.