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POLICE ADMINISTRATION ACT - SECT 76

Breaches of discipline

76. Breaches of discipline

A member commits a breach of discipline if the member -

(a) engages in disgraceful or improper conduct, either on or off duty;

(b) is negligent, inefficient or careless in the discharge of the member's duties;

(c) contravenes or fails to comply with a provision of a Code of Conduct referred to in section 14A(2);

(d) fails to obey a lawful direction, instruction or order given by, or caused to be issued by, the Commissioner or a member or person having authority over the member (including general orders and instructions issued under section 14A(1)) or fails to be of good behaviour for a period fixed under section 84D(c);

(e) uses a substance (including liquor or a drug) in a manner that results in unacceptable performance of the member's duties or improper conduct whilst on duty;

(f) is absent from duty except -

(i) where proper leave has been granted; or

(ii) with reasonable cause;

(g) is convicted of an offence, whether within or outside the Territory; or

(h) aids, abets, counsels or procures, or, by any act or omission, is directly or indirectly knowingly concerned in or a party to, a breach of discipline committed by another member in circumstances referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f).



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