Singapore legislation
Clause 78
Clause 78
Disciplinary proceedings after conviction
(1)
Where a special police officer below the rank of assistant superintendent is convicted under the provisions of any other written law of an offence, the Commissioner may, unless the conviction is set aside on appeal, and after giving the officer a reasonable opportunity to be heard —
reduce the special police officer in rank, grade or seniority; or
dismiss the special police officer from the Special Constabulary if he is a volunteer.
(2)
Where a special police officer not below the rank of assistant superintendent is convicted under the provisions of any other written law of an offence, the Minister may, unless the conviction is set aside on appeal, and after giving the officer a reasonable opportunity to be heard —
reduce the special police officer in rank, grade or seniority; or
dismiss the special police officer from the Special Constabulary if he is a volunteer.
(3)
Where a special police officer is dismissed following any conviction referred to in subsection (1) or (2), the Commissioner or Minister, as the case may be, may order the forfeiture of any arrears of allowances due to the special police officer.