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Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000
sec.27Procedure for establishing roadblocks
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### sec.27 Procedure for establishing roadblocks
Before a police officer decides where to establish a roadblock, the senior police officer present must consider—
the effect the roadblock may have on road safety and public safety; and
the likelihood of a dangerous situation happening if a person sought is located at the roadblock; and
any other relevant safety considerations.
If the person sought is believed to be armed and dangerous, the police officer establishing the roadblock may decide not to establish it in a populated location.
- (a) the effect the roadblock may have on road safety and public safety; and
- (b) the likelihood of a dangerous situation happening if a person sought is located at the roadblock; and
- (c) any other relevant safety considerations.