Police Act 1998

A member of SA Police (other than the Commissioner, the Deputy

Commissioner or an Assistant Commissioner) may resign by not less than 14 days notice in writing to the Commissioner (unless notice of a shorter period is accepted by the Commissioner).

A member of SA Police (other than the Commissioner, the Deputy

Commissioner or an Assistant Commissioner) must not relinquish official duties unless the member—

is expressly authorised in writing by the Commissioner to do so;

or

is incapacitated by physical or mental disability or illness from performing official duties. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $1 250 or three months imprisonment.