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Originally Posted by 10-Ring

Have a look at this Pete:

Arms Act 1983 (1983 No 44)

Definition of member of the Police in section 2: repeal and substitute:
member of the Police means a Police employee within the meaning of section 4 of the Policing Act


Policing Act 2008

4 Interpretation

Subpart 3—Police employees

Appointment of Police employees

18 Commissioner may appoint Police employees

(1)
The Commissioner may from time to time appoint the people that the Commissioner thinks necessary for the efficient exercise and performance of the powers, functions, and duties of the Police.

(2)
The power conferred by subsection (1) includes power to appoint people on an acting, temporary, or casual basis or for any period that the Commissioner and the employee agree.

(3)
The Commissioner may assign to a Police employee any level of position that the Commissioner considers appropriate.

(4)
Unless expressly provided to the contrary in this Act, the Commissioner has all of the rights, duties, and powers of an employer in respect of Police employees

@10-Ring

Good work

So a Civilian Employee Can be a Member of the Police under the Arms Act if specifically appoint by the Commissioner.

I guess that's where this Authorised Officer originates from.

Cheers
Pete