225Seizure and examination at premises

225 Seizure and examination at premises (1) In carrying out a search under section 223, an officer may seize any thing found outside but near premises (whether or not in a person's possession), which the officer believes on reasonable grounds will afford evidence of the commission of an offence against section 190(1) or (2). (2) In carrying out a search under section 224, an officer may seize any thing found in premises (whether or not in a person's possession), which the officer believes on reasonable grounds— (i) the good order of the premises; or (ii) the safety and welfare of offenders, staff of the premises or visitors to the premises; or (iii) the safety or welfare of a member of the public; or (iv) the offender's compliance with the supervision order or interim supervision order; or (b) relates to behaviour or conduct associated with an increased risk of the offender re‑offending or contravening the conditions of the supervision order or interim supervision order. (3) An officer may examine any thing, or operate any electronic equipment, seized under this section for the purpose of investigating— (a) whether the offender has complied with the supervision order or interim supervision order, including the conditions of the supervision order or interim supervision order; or (b) whether the offender has re-offended or has breached the conditions of the supervision order. Division 4—Search and seizure in respect of offenders residing at places other than residential facilities or residential treatment facilities