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POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT 2000 - SECT 27

Procedure for establishing roadblocks

27 Procedure for establishing roadblocks

Before a police officer decides where to establish a roadblock, the senior police officer present must consider—

(a) the effect the roadblock may have on road safety and public safety; and
(b) the likelihood of a dangerous situation happening if a person sought is located at the roadblock; and
(c) any other relevant safety considerations.
Example—
If the person sought is believed to be armed and dangerous, the police officer establishing the roadblock may decide not to establish it in a populated location.



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