Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Police Regulation Act 1958 - SECT 70

Preliminary investigation

70. Preliminary investigation



(1) If the Chief Commissioner reasonably believes that a member of the force
may have committed a breach of discipline, the Chief Commissioner may begin an
investigation of the matter.









(2) At any time during an investigation into a matter the Chief Commissioner
may-

   (a)  transfer the member to other duties; or

   (b)  direct the member to take any leave which has accrued to him or her;
        or



   (c)  suspend the member from the Force with pay.

(3) If the Chief Commissioner has not charged a member within 3 months of
taking action under subsection (2), the Chief Commissioner must withdraw the
transfer, direction or suspension.

(4) The Chief Commissioner may apply to the Chairperson of the Appeals Board
for an extension of the time specified in subsection (3).

(5) The Chairperson may give the extension if he or she reasonably believes it
is necessary for the inquiry.