63. (1) A Coroner may, in writing, request the chief police officer for the assistance of a police officer in an investigation for the purpose of an inquest or inquiry.
(2) The chief police officer shall, as far as practicable, comply with a request under subsection (1).
(3) Any act or thing done by a police officer pursuant to subsection (1) is to be taken to have been done by or on behalf of the Coroner who made the request.