Availability of assistance and use of force in executing warrant

In force

In executing a warrant—

(a)

the executing officer may obtain the assistance that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

(b)

the executing officer, or a police officer assisting in executing the warrant, may use the force against persons and things that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

(c)

an assisting officer may use the force against things that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

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196 Availability of assistance and use of force in executing warrant