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Looking forward to seeing those Facts 10-Ring. :thumbsup:
On another note It looks likely that we'll soon be seeing the rise of Authorised Officers "AO's" (not to be confused with Arms Officers) with limited powers of a Police Officer issued under a warrant system.
Said Limited Powers could cover the Arms Act and the Arms Regulations.
A quiet revolution - the rise of the Authorised Officer | Police Association
Cheers
Pete
Have a look at this Pete:Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
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-RingQuote:
Originally Posted by 10-Ring
Good work :thumbsup:
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
That would make sense - the last inspection I had was by a retired pommie ex-RAF bloke - he knew how to tick the boxes but he certainly knew f-all about firearms