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POLICE REGULATION 2015 - REG 80 Exemptions from compliance with code of behaviour

POLICE REGULATION 2015 - REG 80

Exemptions from compliance with code of behaviour

80 Exemptions from compliance with code of behaviour

(1) The code of behaviour does not apply so as to prevent a member of the NSW Police Force from consuming alcohol--
(a) in the performance of a police task, or
(b) in an official capacity, or
(c) in any other circumstances,
if the member is authorised by the Commissioner to do so.
(2) The code of behaviour does not apply so as to prevent a member of the NSW Police Force from consuming alcohol on police premises if the member has the approval of the commander or manager of those premises to do so.
(3) An authorised officer must not direct a police officer to undergo a breath test, submit to a breath analysis, or provide a sample, if the police officer is unable on medical grounds to do so.
(4) The code of behaviour does not prevent a member of the NSW Police Force from divulging otherwise confidential information with the written authority of the Commander, Human Resources Command or the relevant police officer.