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In forceExercise of powers
Part 4Police and procedural matters
20 Exercise of powers
(1)
A police officer may use reasonable force and assistance in exercising a power under this Act.
(2)
To avoid doubt, a police officer who gives a direction or warning at the request of an occupier of a place is acting in the course of the police officer's duties.
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