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Police Service Act 2003
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38 Stand-down
(1) The Commissioner may stand down a police officer from duty for any reason and for any period not exceeding 7 days the Commissioner considers appropriate.
(2) The Commissioner, by notice served on the police officer, must notify the police officer of the stand-down.
(3) A stand-down takes effect on service of the notice.
(4) The Commissioner may revoke a stand-down.