POLICE ACT 1990 - SECT 205 Use of police designations by others

POLICE ACT 1990 - SECT 205

205 Use of police designations by others

A person (not being a police officer) who, in connection with any business, occupation or employment uses--

(a) the designation of "detective", or

(b) the designation of "private detective" or any other designation that includes the word "detective", or

(c) any other designation, or any rank or description, implying that the person is a police officer (whether or not the designation, rank or description was previously applicable to the person as a police officer),

: Maximum penalty--100 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.