Commissioner may authorise police officers to take DNA samples

In force

(1)

The commissioner may authorise a police officer to take DNA samples.

(2)

However, the commissioner may authorise a police officer only if the commissioner is satisfied the police officer—

(a)

has the necessary experience or expertise to be able to take the samples; or

(b)

has satisfactorily completed a course of training approved by the commissioner for the purpose.

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