16Exercise of powers by police officers, &c.

16 Exercise of powers by police officers, &c.

(1)  The powers under Divisions 2 and 3 that are specified in an authorisation may be exercised by any police officer or, subject to subsection (3) , by any other person assisting the police officer in that exercise and acting under the direction and control of the police officer.

(2)  A police officer may exercise those powers whether or not he or she has been provided with a copy of the authorisation.

(3)  A person assisting a police officer is not authorised to conduct a strip search of a person.

(4)  It is lawful for a police officer exercising a power under this Act in relation to a person or a thing, and anyone assisting the police officer, to use such force as is reasonably necessary to exercise the power.