New South Wales Consolidated Acts

TERRORISM (POLICE POWERS) ACT 2002 - SECT 24

24 Recognition of other law enforcement officers

(1) The Commissioner of Police or a Deputy Commissioner of Police may, by instrument in writing, appoint any of the following as recognised law enforcement officers for the purposes of this Part if of the opinion it is necessary for the more effective exercise of powers under this Part with respect to terrorist acts:

(a) members of the Australian Federal Police,

(b) members of the police force of another State or a Territory.

(2) An appointment as a recognised law enforcement officer may be made subject to conditions.

(3) If an individual is appointed as a recognised law enforcement officer, the instrument of appointment must specify the term of the appointment (not exceeding 14 days).

(4) The Commissioner of Police or a Deputy Commissioner of Police may, at any time, revoke the appointment of a person or persons as recognised law enforcement officers.

(5) Recognised law enforcement officers remain under the command and control of the police force to which they belong during the term of their appointment under this Division.