Civil Defence Act 1986 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Arrest, Custody and Search
58. Arrest under warrant
Feedback & supportA commanding officer, an officer superior in command to that officer or an officer authorised by the regulations may issue a warrant for the arrest of a person subject to this Act where that person is not present and the issuing officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that that person —
commanding officer
“commanding officer” means —(a)an officer who is in command of a unit; or(b)an officer on whom the powers and functions of a commanding officer are conferred by or under the regulations;
has committed an offence against this Act; and
will not appear before a disciplinary officer.
A police officer or a member may, in execution of a warrant issued in accordance with subsection (1), arrest the person for whose arrest the warrant has been issued.