PART 1Police reform
CHAPTER 2The Police Service of Scotland
Functions of constables
I121Direction and control of the Police Service
1
Constables are, in the carrying out of their functions (including any functions held by virtue of being a deputy chief constable, an assistant chief constable or a local commander), subject to the direction and control of the chief constable.
2
A constable must—
a
carry out lawful orders, and
b
punctually and promptly perform all appointed duties and attend to all matters within the scope of that constable's office.
3
Police staff and police cadets are, in the carrying out of their functions, subject to the direction and control of (and may be dismissed by) the chief constable.