194Termination of appointment

194 Termination of appointment (1) The Chief Commissioner may, orally or in writing, terminate the appointment of a special constable at any time. Section 55 provides that all powers and authorities of a police officer cease when he or she ceases to be an officer and section 254 requires the officer to hand back his or her Victoria Police identification and equipment. (2) The power of termination under subsection (1) may be exercised in respect of— (a) named special constables; or (b) special constables identified by reference to a particular work location; or (c) special constables identified by reference to a particular operational unit or work group; or (d) special constables by reference to any other identifiable designation. (3) If the Chief Commissioner terminates the appointment of a special constable orally, the Chief Commissioner must, within 14 days, send written confirmation of the termination to— (a) the chief officer of the police force to which the special constable is permanently appointed; and (b) if the special constable is terminated by name—the person whose appointment has been terminated. (4) Failure to comply with subsection (3) does not invalidate the termination of appointment. (5) All powers of a special constable as a police officer immediately cease when he or she ceases to be a special constable.