Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a search warrant
154L Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a search warrant
In executing a search warrant:
the executing officer may obtain such assistance as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and
the executing officer, or another inspector who is an officer assisting, may use such force against persons and things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and
a member of the Australian Federal Police who is an officer assisting may use such force against persons and things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and
a person who is not an inspector, but who is an officer assisting, may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.
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