Part 4

Police powers
CHAPTER 7

Maritime enforcement: Northern Irish offences

Supplementary provision

Maritime enforcement powers: other supplementary provision
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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.