Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000

that it is lawful for a police officer of at least the rank of inspector, acting in accordance with policies or procedures established by the commissioner, to authorise another police officer to engage in a stated controlled activity for the police service; and

that it is lawful for a person acting under an authority given under section 224 to engage in a controlled activity in accordance with the authority and policies or procedures established by the commissioner; and

that it is lawful for a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent, acting in accordance with policies or procedures established by the commissioner, to authorise a civilian participant to engage in ancillary conduct for an authorised controlled activity, for the police service; and

that it is lawful for a civilian participant acting under an authority given under section 224A to engage in ancillary conduct for an authorised controlled activity.