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CurrentAnimals, use of by officers exercising powers
Part 2Ancillary provisions about exercising powers
17 Animals, use of by officers exercising powers
(1)
An officer who is exercising a power in this Act, or using force under section 16, may use an animal to assist if —
(a)
the animal has been trained for the purposes for which it is used; and
(b)
use of the animal is reasonably necessary in the circumstances.
(2)
Subject to section 16(2) and (3), an officer who uses an animal to assist with exercising a power in this Act must take all reasonable measures to ensure the animal does not injure any person or damage any property.
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