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POLICE ADMINISTRATION ACT 1978 - SECT 76

Breaches of discipline

A member commits a breach of discipline if the member:

        (a)     engages in disgraceful or improper conduct, either on or off duty; or

        (b)     is negligent, inefficient or careless in the discharge of the member's duties; or

        (c)     contravenes or fails to comply with a provision of a Code of Conduct referred to in section 14A(2); or

        (d)     fails to obey a lawful direction, instruction or order given by, or caused to be issued by, the Commissioner or a member or person having authority over the member, including general orders and instructions issued under section 14A(1) and directions, instructions or orders given in relation to a breach of discipline or an alleged breach of discipline; or

        (da)     gives misleading information to the Commissioner or a member or person having authority over the member in relation to a breach of discipline or an alleged breach of discipline; or

        (db)     fails to be of good behaviour for a period fixed under section 84D(c); or

        (e)     uses a substance (including liquor or a drug) in a manner that results in unacceptable performance of the member's duties or improper conduct whilst on duty; or

        (f)     is absent from duty except:

            (i)     where proper leave has been granted; or

            (ii)     with reasonable cause; or

        (g)     is convicted of an offence, whether within or outside the Territory; or

        (h)     aids, abets, counsels or procures, or, by any act or omission, is directly or indirectly knowingly concerned in or a party to, a breach of discipline committed by another member in circumstances referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (da), (db), (e) or (f).



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