POLICE ACT 1990 - SECT 14 Additional functions of police officers POLICE ACT 1990 - SECT 14 Additional functions of police officers 14 Additional functions of police officers (1) In addition to any other functions, a police officer has the functions conferred or imposed on a constable by or under any law (including the common law) of the State. (2) Nothing in this section confers on a police officer a power to exercise a function in a way that is inconsistent with any provisions applicable to police officers under the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 .