Singapore legislation
Section 32
Section 32
Prison officer to have powers of police officer
Amended by33/200415/201015/2010
(1)
Every prison officer while acting as such has by virtue of his or her office all the powers, authorities, protection and privileges of a police officer.
Amended by33/200415/2010
(2)
Every prison officer while acting as such and exercising the powers of a police officer is deemed to be an officer not below the rank of inspector of police.
Amended by15/2010