POLICE SERVICE ACT 2003 - SECT 46 Investigating complaints
POLICE SERVICE ACT 2003 - SECT 46
Investigating complaints
(1) As soon as practicable after receiving a complaint, the Commissioner must determine whether to (a) investigate the complaint; or(b) dismiss the complaint without an investigation.(2) In determining whether to dismiss the complaint without an investigation, the Commissioner may take into account the following:(a) what action has been or is to be taken to remedy the subject matter of the complaint;(b) whether the complaint is frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith;(c) whether the subject matter of the complaint is trivial;(d) whether the subject matter of the complaint is able to be resolved by conciliation;(e) whether there was or is an alternative and satisfactory means of redress available to the complainant;(f) whether the subject matter of the complaint is being, is to be, or has been, dealt with in other proceedings;(g) any other matter the Commissioner considers appropriate.(3) The Commissioner may (a) direct any police officer to (i) assist in the investigation of a complaint; and(ii) provide any information or document or answer any question for the purpose of the investigation; and(b) conduct the investigation in any manner the Commissioner considers appropriate.