Clause 35

being aware of the desertion or intended desertion of a police officer, does not without reasonable excuse inform his superior officer immediately; or (b)fails to take any steps in his power to cause the apprehension of a police officer whom he knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, to be a deserter,shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to any other punishment authorised by this Act.