Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

POLICE ADMINISTRATION ACT 1978 - SECT 5

    (1)     There is established by this Act the Police Force of the Northern Territory.

    (2)     The core functions of the Police Force are:

        (a)     to uphold the law and maintain social order; and

        (b)     to protect life and property; and

        (c)     to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute offences; and

        (d)     to manage road safety education and enforcement measures; and

        (e)     to manage the provision of services in emergencies.