Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated ActsIn this Division:
"crime scene" means a place established as a crime scene under section 147J.
"crime scene powers" means powers conferred by section 147N.
"investigations" includes any type of examination, analysis or process associated with the investigation of a relevant offence at a crime scene.
"relevant offence" means:
(a) an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment of 6 months or more; or
(b) in relation to an act or omission that occurs outside the Territory and is not an offence against a law of the Territory – an act or omission that if done or omitted to be done in the Territory would constitute an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment of 6 months or more.
"responsible member", for a crime scene, means:
(a) the member of the Police Force who establishes the crime scene; or
(b) if another member assumes control of the crime scene after it is established – that member.
"senior member" means a member of the Police Force of or above the rank of Superintendent.