vehicle, as a result of the driver or rider of the vehicle failing to obey any police officer acting under this section.
Employment of police officers for private purposes
27.—(1) Any person may apply to the Commissioner, in such form and manner as may be prescribed, to employ police officers for—
- (a) the purpose of guarding the applicant or any other person or any property; or
- (b) any other reason acceptable to the Commissioner.
(2) The Commissioner may grant an application made under subsection (1) subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, including but not limited to the following:
- (a) the applicant shall pay for the services of the police officers such amount or at such rate as may be prescribed, and if no such amount or rate is so prescribed, such amount or rate as the Commissioner thinks fit; and
- (b) the number of police officers to be placed at the disposal of the applicant for such service, and the conditions of service.
(3) The Government shall not be liable for any loss or damage to property, whether owned by the applicant or by any other person, consequent on the employment of police officers as provided in this section.
Division 2—Discipline of police officers
Discipline of police officers
28.—(1) A senior police officer may be interdicted, dismissed or otherwise disciplined by or under the authority of the Public Service Commission.
(2) A police officer below the rank of inspector may be interdicted, dismissed or otherwise disciplined by or under the authority of this Act.
