Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts16A. Members on probation
(1) This section applies to a person appointed to be a member of the Police Force under:
(a) section 16(1)(a); or
(b) section 16(1)(aa); or
(c) section 19.
(2) The person is on probation, starting on the date on which the person commences duties in accordance with the person's appointment, for the following period:
(a) 2 years for a person appointed under section 16(a) or (aa);
(b) 12 months for a person appointed under section 19.
(3) However, the Commissioner may direct that the person be appointed on probation for a shorter period than specified in subsection (2)(a) or (b) if the Commissioner is satisfied the person has relevant qualifications or experience.
Example for subsection (3)
Qualifications or experience gained in another jurisdiction.
(4) The person remains a probationer until the person's appointment is confirmed or terminated in accordance with this section.
(5) As soon as practicable after the end of the period of the person's probation, the Commissioner must:
(a) confirm the appointment; or
(b) terminate the appointment; or
(c) direct that the person continue on probation for a further specified period not exceeding 6 months.
(6) The Commissioner may terminate the person's appointment at any time during the period of probation if the Commissioner is of the opinion that the person:
(a) has committed a breach of discipline mentioned in section 76; or
(b) is unlikely to become an efficient member of the Police Force; or
(c) should not be a member of the Police Force, based on information about the person's integrity or character not considered by the Commissioner at the time of the person's appointment.
Note for section 16A
A member of the Police Force who is on probation and has not yet taken an oath or made an affirmation mentioned in section 26 must not exercise powers under Part VII or any other law of the Territory.