Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

COURT PROCEDURES ACT 2004 - SECT 43

    (1)     A security officer who is not a police officer or sheriff's officer may exercise a power under this part in relation to a person only if—

        (a)     the officer first identifies himself or herself as a security officer if it is practicable to do so; and

        (b)     the officer produces his or her identity card for inspection by the person if the person asks the officer to do so.

    (2)     A security officer who is a police officer or sheriff's officer and is not in uniform may exercise a power under this part in relation to a person only if—

        (a)     the officer first identifies himself or herself as a police officer or sheriff's officer if it is practicable to do so; and

        (b)     the officer produces evidence that he or she is a police officer or sheriff's officer if the person asks the officer to do so.

    (3)     If a security officer fails to comply with this section in relation to a person, the person is not obliged to comply with a requirement made by the officer.