50Information concerning police officers—the Act, ss 128 and 219(2)(i)–(k)

50 Information concerning police officers—the Act, ss 128 and 219(2)(i)–(k)

50 Information concerning police officers—the Act, ss 128 and 219(2)(i)–(k)

(1) If a police officer is charged with an offence before a court, the Commissioner must ensure information about the offence is recorded and kept in relation to the officer, including the following—

(a) a description of the offence,

(b) whether—

(i) the officer is found guilty of the offence, or

(ii) the charge is withdrawn, dismissed or otherwise disposed of.

(2) The Commissioner must ensure information about a finding against a police officer, including details of the finding and the reasons for the finding, is recorded and kept in relation to the officer if—

(a) the finding is of misconduct or unsatisfactory performance, and

(b) reviewable action was taken under the Act, section 173 in relation to the officer following the finding.

(3) The Commissioner must ensure information about a finding against a police officer, including details of the finding and the reasons for the finding, is recorded and kept in relation to the officer if—

(a) the finding is of misconduct or unsatisfactory performance as a consequence of the officer’s substantial or consistent failure to meet reasonable standards of performance or conduct, and

(b) non-reviewable action was taken under the Act, section 173 in relation to the officer following the finding.

(4) The Commissioner must ensure information about a departmental charge against a police officer that occurred before 8 March 1999 is recorded and kept in relation to the officer, including the following—

(a) a description of the charge,

(b) whether the charge was—

(i) found proven, or

(ii) withdrawn, dismissed or otherwise disposed of,

(c) if the charge was found proven—the reasons for the finding.

(5) A police officer about whom information is recorded under this section must, on application by the officer, be given access to the information.