Terms relating to Police in other enactments

116 Terms relating to Police in other enactments
  • Unless the context otherwise requires,—

    • (a) a reference in an enactment other than this Act to any of the following terms must be read as a reference to a constable:

      • (i) a member of Police:

      • (ii) a member of the Police:

      • (iii) a member of the New Zealand Police:

      • (iv) a Police officer:

      • (v) an officer of the Police:

      • (vi) a policeman:

      • (vii) a sworn member of the Police.

    • (b) a reference in an enactment other than this Act to a commissioned officer of Police (or of the Police) must be read as a reference to a constable who is of or above the level of position of inspector:

    • (c) a reference in an enactment other than this Act to a non-commissioned officer of Police (or of the Police) must be read as a reference to a constable who is of or above the level of position of sergeant but below the level of position of inspector:

    • (d) a reference in an enactment other than this Act to a non-sworn member of Police (or of the Police) must be read as a reference to a Police employee who is not a constable.