615A
In forcePower to use force against individuals—protective services officers
Part 6APrevention of criminal consorting
615A Power to use force against individuals—protective services officers
(1)
It is lawful for a protective services officer exercising or attempting to exercise a power under chapter 19, part 1 or another Act against an individual, and anyone helping the officer, to use reasonably necessary force to exercise the power.
Example—A protective services officer may use reasonable force to prevent an entrant to a state building evading detention under section 558.
(2)
The force a protective services officer may use under this section does not include force likely to cause grievous bodily harm to an individual or the individual’s death.
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