78Impersonation

78 Impersonation

A person who is not a police officer must not do any of the following without lawful excuse or the approval of the Commissioner:

(a) wear or have in possession a police uniform or any part of a police uniform;

(b) wear or have in possession any uniform or badge that resembles, or is likely to be perceived as, a police uniform or badge;

(c) wear any head dress that incorporates a chequered cap band that is the same as or similar to that worn as part of a police uniform;

(d) impersonate or represent himself or herself as a police officer;

(e) use the designation of police officer or any rank in the Police Service in connection with any business, occupation or employment;

(f) have in possession any arms or ammunition or other equipment supplied to any police officer;

(g) have in possession any document issued for the use of the Police Service.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, or both.