Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 - SECT 48

Secondment of members of the police force for certain investigations

48. Secondment of members of the police force for certain investigations



(1) The Ombudsman may request the Chief Commissioner of Police to make
available members of the police force to assist the Ombudsman in the
investigation of a disclosed matter.

(2) On a request under subsection (1), the Chief Commissioner of Police, must
make available such members of the police force as the Chief Commissioner of
Police thinks necessary to assist the Ombudsman in the investigation of a
disclosed matter.

(3) Every member of the police force made available to the Ombudsman under
this section remains under the direction and control of the Chief Commissioner
of Police but must in assisting the Ombudsman have regard to the wishes of the
Ombudsman concerning the conduct of an investigation.