Part 4Police powers
CHAPTER 7Maritime enforcement: Northern Irish offences
Supplementary provision
113Maritime enforcement powers: other supplementary provision
(1)
A law enforcement officer may—
(a)
be accompanied by other persons, and
(b)
take equipment or materials,
to assist the officer in the exercise of powers under this Chapter.
(2)
A law enforcement officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the performance of functions under this Chapter.
(3)
A person accompanying a law enforcement officer under subsection (1) may perform any of the officer's functions under this Chapter, but only under the officer's supervision.
(4)
A law enforcement officer must produce evidence of the officer's authority if asked to do so.
(5)
The powers conferred by this Chapter do not affect any other powers that a law enforcement officer may have.