Police Force Act 2004 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 8 · Special Constabulary
83. Arrest for disciplinary offences after discharge
Feedback & supportThe Commissioner, or a commanding officer in relation to a person who is a former special police officer discharged from the Special Constabulary in the circumstances specified in section 72(2), may issue a warrant for the arrest of the person where the Commissioner or commanding officer —
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Police appointed under section 6(1);
suspects, on reasonable grounds, that the person has committed a disciplinary offence or an offence under this Part before the person’s discharge; and
disciplinary offence
“disciplinary offence” means a service offence specified in the Schedule;
believes, on reasonable grounds, that the arrest of the person is necessary to ensure the appearance of the person before a disciplinary officer or that the person will not appear before a disciplinary officer.
disciplinary officer
“disciplinary officer” means —(a)in relation to a police officer, a commanding officer or any other officer authorised by a commanding officer to conduct disciplinary proceedings under Part 3 in relation to disciplinary offences committed by police officers below the rank of inspector; and(b)in relation to a special police officer, the relevant disciplinary officer specified in section 81(1) or 82(1), as the case may be;