(1)  A police officer or a person who has ceased to be a police officer who has lost or damaged any equipment issued to him or her –

(a) must report that loss or damage; and

(b) is liable for that loss or damage if unable to account satisfactorily to the Commissioner for that loss or damage.

(2)  If a liability arises under subsection (1) , the Commissioner, by notice in writing, is to inform the police officer or person of –

(a) the costs to be paid in respect of the loss or damage; and

(b) the method of payment; and

(c) the period within which the payment must be made.