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Police Regulation 2000
[2000-485]
Repealed version for 1 July 2008 to 31 August 2008 (accessed 23 May 2013 at 13:54).
Formerly known as:Police Service Regulation
2000Note:The Regulation was repealed by sec 10 (2) of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989 No 146 with effect from 1.9.2008.
Part 2 Police officers
5 Division of State for police purposes
6 Grades within ranks of police officers
6A (Repealed)
7 General responsibilities of police officers
8 Oath or affirmation of office for police
9 Performance of duties by police officers
10 Responsibilities of off-duty police officers
11 Health assessment of police officers
12 Certificate of discharge
Division 2 Appointment and promotion of constables
13 Appointment of constables on probation
14 Confirmation of appointment as constable
15 Fitness report for probationary constables
16 Promotion of constables
17 Fitness report for promotion to senior
18 Exceptional bravery or specially meritorious
Division 2A Appointment of sergeants
18A Application of Division
18B Requirements for appointment as sergeant
18C Requirements for appointment as senior
Division 2B Appointment of inspectors
18D Application of Division
18E Requirements for appointment as inspector
Division 2C Appointment of superintendents
18F Application of Division
18G Requirements for appointment as superintendent
Division 2D Promotion lists
18H Establishment of promotion lists
18I Eligibility requirements
18J Ranking on promotion lists
18K Time for acceptance of promotion offers
18L Removal or suspension from list
18M Currency of promotion list
18N Eligible persons to be included in replacement promotion
Division 2E Reviews in relation to promotion lists
18O Definitions
18P Delegation
Subdivision 2 Pre-qualifying assessments
18Q Review of performance in pre-qualifying
Subdivision 3 Promotion examinations
18R Review of performance in promotion examination
Subdivision 4 Management performance reviews
18S Application for review of performance management
18T Referral of application to Review Panel
18U Convening of Management Performance Review
18V Procedure for conducting review
18W Decision of Review Panel
Subdivision 5 Eligibility programs
18X Review of eligibility program results
Subdivision 6 Promotions Review Committee
18Y Establishment and composition of Promotions Review
18Z Application for review by Review Committee
18ZA Procedure for conducting review
18ZB Decision of Review Committee
Subdivision 7 Other reviews
18ZC Review of decisions made on integrity grounds
18ZD Procedure for conducting review
18ZE Decision of appointed person
Division 3 Retention of information concerning police
19 Retention of information concerning police
Division 4 Misconduct and unsatisfactory
20 Police officer to report misconduct
21 Victimisation
23 Proceedings against police officers
24 Secrecy as to complaints about conduct
Division 5 Complaints information system
25 Establishment of complaints information system
Division 6 Remedial performance programs
26 Remedial performance programs
Division 7 Uniform and insignia
27 Police officers to wear uniform
28 Insignia of rank
29 Responsibility for loss or damage
Division 8 Commissioner’s Valour Award
30 Conferral of Valour Award
31 Bar for Valour Award
32 Form of Valour Award
Division 8A New South Wales Police Medal
32A Conferral of Medal
Division 9 Payment of gratuities and rewards
33 Payment of gratuities for special services
34 Special leave benefit where police officer
Part 3 Administrative officers and temporary
35 General responsibilities of administrative officers and
36 Selection procedures
37 Health assessment of administrative officers
38 Appointments on probation
39 Application of Public Service conditions of
Part 4 Members of the NSW Police Force generally
40 Acting or relieving in other positions
41 Administrative officers and temporary employees may not
exercise police powers
42 Members refusing promotion or appointment
44 Name-plates to be worn
45 Numerical identification plates to be worn
46 Confidential information
Part 5 Consumption of alcohol and use of prohibited drugs or
48 Operation of Part
Division 2 Code of behaviour
49 Code of behaviour
50 Exemptions from compliance with code of
Division 3 Consequences of breach of code of
51 Immediate action: police officer relieved from duty and
52 Consequences for police officers consuming
53 Consequences for police officers repeatedly consuming
54 Consequences for police officers using prohibited drugs or
55 Consequences for police officers repeatedly using
prohibited drugs or steroids
56 Special provisions in relation to probationary
57 Other breaches of code of behaviour
58 Special follow-up testing
59 Double jeopardy
Division 4 Authorisation of people to conduct tests and use
60 Appointment of authorised persons
Division 5 Conduct of testing
61 Breath analysis of police officers following positive
Division 6 Handling and analysis of samples
62 Object of Division
63 Action with respect to samples of urine, hair and
64 Analysis of samples of urine, hair or blood
Division 7 Offence
65 Interfering with results of test
Part 6 Leave entitlements
67 Applications for leave
68 Special provisions relating to administrative officers and
Division 2 Extended leave
69 Entitlement to extended leave
70 Entitlement to gratuity instead of extended
71 Payment where member of the NSW Police Force has
Division 3 Annual leave (non-PSSES police
73 Entitlement to annual leave
74 Excess annual leave
75 Limits on accumulation
76 Termination of services
77 Accrual of annual leave while on extended leave, sick
78 Adjustment for excess leave on termination of
Division 4 Annual leave (PSSES police officers,
administrative officers and temporary employees)
80 Entitlement to annual leave
81 Limits on accumulation
Division 5 Adoption, maternity and parental leave
83 Adoption leave
84 Maternity leave
85 Parental leave
86 Accrual of leave while on maternity leave or adoption
87 Incremental progression while on maternity leave, adoption
leave or parental leave
Division 6 Family and community service leave
88 Commissioner may grant family and community service
89 Maximum amount of family and community service
Division 7 Leave without pay
90 Leave without pay for police officers
91 Leave without pay for administrative officers and
Division 8 Sick leave
92 Authority to grant sick leave
93 Requirements for medical certificate
94 Sick leave entitlements
95 Payment during initial period of service
96 Procedure where workers compensation claimed
97 Procedure where other claim has been made
98 Sick leave for police officers appointed before
99 Military leave for members
100 Special leave generally
101 Special leave to attend as witness
102 Weekly rest days for police officers
Part 7 Allowances
103 Travelling, subsistence and other allowances
104 Annual report to Minister
105 Capitalisation factors under section 216AA
106 Fees and charges payable to Commissioner under section
107 Bodies authorised to carry on business under operating
name that includes “police”: section 204A
108 Construction of certain references
109 Prescription of police officers award
110 Review of promotion system
Schedule 1 Capitalisation factors
Part 1 Preliminary1 Name of RegulationThis Regulation is the Police Regulation
2000.2 CommencementThis Regulation commences on 1 September 2000.Note. This Regulation replaces the Police
Service Regulation 1990, repealed on 1 September 2000 by
Legislation Act 1989.3 DefinitionsIn this Regulation:administrative
officer means a member of the NSW Police Force other than a police
officer or a temporary employee.commissioned police
officer means a police officer of or above the rank of
inspector.Commissioner
means the Commissioner of Police.Commissioner’s
Instructions means the instructions in force under section 8 (4) of
the Act.complaints information
system means the complaints information system referred to in Part
8A of the Act.non-reviewable section 173
order means a section 173 order for non-reviewable action within the
meaning of section 173 of the Act.NSW Police
Force means the NSW Police Force established by the
Act.Police Code of
Conduct means the document issued by the Commissioner under the
title NSW Police Code of Conduct and
Ethics.police
officer means a member of the NSW Police Force holding a position
which is designated under the Act as a position to be held by a police
officer.review
proceedings means proceedings before the Industrial Relations
Commission on an application for the review of a section 173 order or section
181D order.reviewable
section 173 order means a section 173 order for reviewable action
within the meaning of section 173 of the Act.section 80
dismissal action means action to dismiss a probationary police
officer under section 80 (3) of the Act.section 173
order means an order under section 173 of the Act under which
reviewable or non-reviewable action (within the meaning of that section) is
taken with respect to a police officer.section 181D
order means an order under section 181D of the Act under which a
police officer is removed from the NSW Police Force.temporary
employee means a person temporarily employed in the NSW Police Force
under Part 7 of the Act.the Act means the
1990.4 NotesThe explanatory note, table of contents and notes in the text of
this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.Part 2 Police officersDivision 1 General provisions5 Division of State for police purposesThe Commissioner is responsible, for the purposes of the NSW
Police Force:(a) for the division of the State into Regions and Local Areas,
(b) for the establishment of Region Commands, Local Area Commands,
Branches, Sections and Special Task Forces.
6 Grades within ranks of police officers(1) The grades within the ranks of superintendent, inspector, sergeant
and constable are as follows:Superintendents (in
descending order)• chief superintendent
Inspectors (in
descending order)• chief inspector
Sergeants (in descending
order)• senior sergeant
Constables (in
descending order)• senior constable
(2) A police officer of any rank may, on satisfying requirements
specified by the Commissioner, be designated as a
detective.6A (Repealed)7 General responsibilities of police officers(1) Police officers within the NSW Police Force Senior Executive
Service:(a) if in charge of a Region or Local Area, are responsible for the
peace and good order of the Region or Area, and
(b) are responsible for the proper performance of duty by police
officers, administrative officers and temporary employees under their
(2) Superintendents and inspectors:(a) if in charge of a Local Area, are responsible for the peace and
good order of the Area, and
(3) Police officers, if in charge of a Branch, Section or Special Task
Force, are responsible for the proper performance of duty by police officers,
administrative officers and temporary employees under their
control.8 Oath or affirmation of office for police
officers(1) The form of the oath required to be taken by a police officer
under section 13 of the Act is as follows:I, , do swear that I will well and
truly serve our Sovereign Lady the Queen as a police officer without favour or
affection, malice or ill-will until I am legally discharged, that I will cause
Her Majesty’s peace to be kept and preserved, and that I will prevent to
the best of my power all offences against that peace, and that while I
continue to be a police officer I will to the best of my skill and knowledge
discharge all my duties faithfully according to law. So help me
God.(2) The form of the affirmation is the same as the form of the oath,
except that:(a) the words “solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and
affirm” are to be substituted for the word “swear”,
(b) the words “So help me God” are to be
9 Performance of duties by police officers(1) Police officers are to comply strictly with the Act and this
Regulation and promptly comply with all lawful orders from those in authority
over them.(2) In particular, a police officer is required:(a) to serve wherever the officer is duly directed,
(b) to perform such police duty as may be duly directed, whether or
not during the officer’s rostered hours of
10 Responsibilities of off-duty police officers(1) A police officer who is off-duty (whether rostered off-duty, on
annual leave, suspended or otherwise absent):(a) is subject to the provisions of this Regulation and the Police
(b) will be held responsible for any misconduct by the officer while
off-duty, and
(c) unless on sick leave, may be recalled to duty as if the officer
(2) If directed to do so by his or her supervising officer, a police
officer who is off-duty must give notice to the supervising officer (or such
other police officer or administrative officer as the supervising officer may
nominate) if the off-duty officer is to absent from his or her usual place of
residence for more than 24 hours.(3) The notice must indicate where the police officer intends to be,
and how the police officer may be contacted, during that
absence.11 Health assessment of police officersBefore completing his or her probation and at such other times as
the Commissioner may direct, a police officer must undergo a health assessment
in accordance with the regulations under the Public Sector Management Act 1988 in
the same way as if the person were being considered for appointment to an
officer’s position in the Public Service.12 Certificate of discharge(1) A police officer is entitled to be issued with a certificate of
discharge by the Commissioner on resignation or retirement unless:(a) the officer is removed from the NSW Police Force as a consequence
of a section 181D order, or
(b) the officer is dismissed from the NSW Police Force as a
consequence of section 80 dismissal action, or
(c) the officer resigns or retires from the NSW Police Force after
having been notified that he or she is:(i) the subject of consideration for the making of a section 181D
order or the taking of section 80 dismissal action, or
(ii) the subject of an investigation under the Police Act 1990, the Police Integrity Commission Act
1996 or the Ombudsman Act
(2) A police officer who is not issued with a certificate of discharge
because of an investigation concerning the officer’s conduct is
nevertheless entitled to a certificate if, after the investigation and any
proceedings arising from the investigation are completed, there is no evidence
of misconduct on the part of the officer.Division 2 Appointment and promotion of constables13 Appointment of constables on probation(1) In accordance with section 80 (2) of the Act, a person when first
appointed as a police officer of the rank of constable is to be appointed on
probation:(a) for a period of 1 year, or
(b) for such longer or shorter period (being not less than 6 months)
as the Commissioner may direct in the case of that
(2) Despite subclause (1), the Commissioner may direct that the period
of probation be less than 6 months, or may waive the period of probation
completely, if the person has previously served as a police officer in the NSW
Police Force or in any other police service or police force (however
called).(3) All or any part of such previous service may, with the approval of
the Commissioner, be counted towards seniority.14 Confirmation of appointment as constableConfirmation of appointment in the rank of constable is subject
to:(a) the successful completion of initial basic training, as determined
(b) the completion of the period of probation, and
(c) a satisfactory fitness report, and
(d) the other requirements of this
15 Fitness report for probationary constables(1) The appointment of a probationary constable is not to be confirmed
unless a police officer designated by the Commissioner has reported that the
probationary constable is fit to discharge satisfactorily the duties of
constable.(2) Any such fitness report is to deal with the probationary
constable’s:(a) medical fitness, as indicated by a health assessment referred to
in clause 11, and
(b) aptitude for the discharge of the duties of constable,
(c) competence, integrity, performance and
(3) If on the day on which the Commissioner would otherwise confirm
his or her appointment the probationary constable is medically unfit but
satisfies all other requirements, the Commissioner may confirm the appointment
on and from the day the probationary constable is certified medically fit by a
medical practitioner.(4) The seniority of a constable whose appointment is confirmed in
accordance with subclause (3) is to be determined:(a) if the constable’s medical unfitness was due to any wound,
injury or sickness occasioned in the actual execution of duty, as though the
appointment had been confirmed:(i) on the day on which it would have been confirmed but for the
constable’s medical unfitness, or
(ii) if that day occurred more than 12 months before the day on which
the appointment was actually confirmed, on the day occurring 12 months before
the day on which it was actually confirmed, or
(b) if the constable’s medical unfitness was not due to any
wound, injury or sickness occasioned in the actual execution of duty, as
though the appointment had been confirmed:(i) on the day on which it would have been confirmed but for the
(ii) if that day occurred more than 9 months before the day on which
the appointment was actually confirmed, on the day occurring 9 months before
the day on which it was actually confirmed.
16 Promotion of constables(1) Promotion to the grade of senior constable is subject to:(a) the successful completion of internal or external qualifications
as determined by the Commissioner, and
(b) the completion of 4 years’ service:(i) from the date on which the constable’s appointment was
confirmed, or
(ii) if the constable’s seniority runs from an earlier day, from
that earlier day, and
(2) (Repealed)17 Fitness report for promotion to senior
constable(1) A constable is not to be promoted to the grade of senior constable
constable is fit to discharge satisfactorily the duties of senior
constable.(2) Any such report is to deal with the constable’s:(a) aptitude for the discharge of the duties of senior constable,
(b) competence, integrity, performance and
service(1) Despite anything to the contrary in this Division, the
Commissioner:(a) may confirm the appointment of probationary constable,
(b) may promote a constable to the grade of senior
on the basis of exceptional bravery or specially meritorious
service.(2) A police officer whose appointment is confirmed or who is promoted
under this clause is not eligible for a further promotion until any prescribed
qualifications for the grade up to and including that of the further promotion
have been satisfied.Division 2A Appointment of sergeants18A Application of DivisionThis Division applies to appointments by way of promotion under
Part 6 of the Act.18B Requirements for appointment as sergeantA person is not eligible to be appointed to a position of the rank
of sergeant (other than the grade of senior sergeant) unless the
person:(a) is, or has previously been, permanently appointed to the rank of
sergeant or above, or
(b) is on the sergeants promotion list that is in force when the
sergeantA person is not eligible to be appointed to the rank and grade of
senior sergeant unless the person:(a) is, or has previously been, permanently appointed to the grade of
senior sergeant or a rank higher than sergeant, or
(b) is eligible for placement on the senior sergeants promotion list
that is in force when the appointment is made.
Division 2B Appointment of inspectors18D Application of DivisionThis Division applies to appointments by way of promotion under
Part 6 of the Act.18E Requirements for appointment as inspectorA person is not eligible to be appointed to a position of the rank
of inspector unless the person:(a) is, or has previously been, permanently appointed to the rank of
inspector or above, or
(b) is on the inspectors promotion list that is in force when the
Division 2C Appointment of superintendents18F Application of DivisionThis Division applies to appointments by way of promotion under
Part 6 of the Act.18G Requirements for appointment as superintendentA person is not eligible to be appointed to a position of the rank
of superintendent unless the person:(a) is, or has previously been, permanently appointed to the rank of
superintendent or above, or
(b) is on the superintendents promotion list that is in force when the
Division 2D Promotion lists18H Establishment of promotion lists(1) A person may be placed on the promotion list for a rank or grade
within a rank of police officer if the person meets the requirements for
placement set out in this clause.(2) A person is eligible to be placed on a promotion list (other than
the senior sergeants promotion list) if:(a) the person has completed the required time at rank before applying
to complete the pre-qualifying assessment for that rank or grade within a
(b) the person has, within the last 3 years, obtained a mark in the
pre-qualifying assessment for that rank or grade within a rank and has, on the
basis of the person’s mark in that assessment, been determined by the
Commissioner to meet the quota requirements for selecting persons to proceed
to undertake the promotion examination and management performance review for
that rank or grade within a rank, and
(c) the person has, within the last 3 years, completed the promotion
examination, and the management performance review, for that rank or grade
within a rank, and
(d) the person has, on the basis of the person’s performance in
the pre-qualifying assessment and that examination and review, been determined
by the Commissioner to meet the quota requirements for selecting persons to
proceed to undertake the eligibility program for that rank or grade within a
(e) the person has, within the last 3 years, successfully completed
the eligibility program and obtained an eligibility mark, as determined by the
Commissioner, for that rank or grade within a rank.
(3) The required time at
rank for the purposes of subclause (2) is:(a) in the case of a person applying for placement on the sergeants
promotion list—a period of, or periods totalling, not less than 2 years
at the rank of senior constable, and
(b) in the case of a person applying for placement on the inspectors
of appointment (including temporary appointment under Part 6 of the Act or an
appointment to act in an executive position under the Act) at the rank of
sergeant or a higher rank, and
(c) in the case of a person applying for placement on the
superintendents promotion list— a period of, or periods totalling, not
less than 2 years of appointment (including temporary appointment under Part 6
of the Act or an appointment to act in an executive position under the Act) at
the rank of inspector or a higher rank.
(4) A person is eligible to be placed on the senior sergeants
promotion list if:(a) the person is on, or has received an eligibility mark for, the
sergeants promotion list and:(i) the person applies for placement on the senior sergeants promotion
(ii) the person has, on the basis of the person’s performance in
the eligibility program for the sergeants promotion list, been determined by
the Commissioner to meet the quota requirements for placement on the senior
sergeants promotion list, or
(b) the person is a police officer of the rank of sergeant and:(i) if required to do so by the Commissioner, the person has
successfully completed the senior sergeants promotion examination and has, on
the basis of the person’s performance in that examination, been
determined by the Commissioner to meet the quota requirements to proceed to
undertake the sergeants eligibility program, and
(ii) the person has successfully completed the sergeants eligibility
program and obtained an eligibility mark, as determined by the Commissioner,
(iii) the person has, on the basis of the person’s performance in
the eligibility program, been determined by the Commissioner to meet the quota
requirements for placement on the senior sergeants promotion
(5) A person who is qualified for more than one promotion list may be
placed on more than one promotion list at any one
time.18I Eligibility requirements(1) The Commissioner may:(a) determine quotas for the number of persons who may be selected to
attempt eligibility requirements for placement on a promotion list in each
(b) determine quotas for the number of persons who may be placed on
the senior sergeants promotion list in each year, and
(c) from time to time determine the standard for successful completion
of an eligibility requirement.
(2) The Commissioner may from time to time determine the period within
which successive attempts to complete the same eligibility requirement may be
made and may limit the number of attempts to successfully complete an
eligibility requirement that a person is permitted to
make.(3) In this Division:eligibility
requirement means any of the following:(a) a pre-qualifying assessment,
(b) a promotion examination,
(c) a management performance review,
(d) an eligibility program.
18J Ranking on promotion lists(1) Persons placed on a promotion list are to be ranked on that list
in order according to the eligibility mark of each
person.(2) The eligibility mark of a person on a promotion list is to be
determined for the person by the Commissioner on the basis of marks determined
for each eligibility requirement.(3) The Commissioner may determine the weighting to be given to each
eligibility requirement for the purpose of calculating eligibility marks for a
promotion list.18K Time for acceptance of promotion offersA person who is on a promotion list and who is offered an
appointment to a rank or a grade within a rank to which the list applies is
taken to have refused the offer if the person fails to accept the appointment
within 72 hours of the offer being made, or within such longer period as the
Commissioner may allow in a particular case.18L Removal or suspension from list(1) A police officer who is appointed by way of promotion to a rank or
grade within a rank to which a promotion list applies is to be removed from
the list.(2) The Commissioner must notify a person in writing if the person is
suspended or removed from a promotion list on integrity
grounds.18M Currency of promotion listA promotion list remains current:(a) for the period of 12 months after it is established,
(b) until all persons on the list have been removed from the
whichever occurs first.18N Eligible persons to be included in replacement promotion
lists(1) A person who is on a promotion list for a rank or a grade within a
rank is to be included on any replacement promotion list, if the person
remains eligible to be placed on such a promotion
list.(2) A person may not be included in a replacement promotion list if
the person was last awarded an eligibility mark more than 3 years before the
promotion list is established.Division 2E Reviews in relation to promotion listsSubdivision 1 Preliminary18O DefinitionsIn this Division:eligibility
program means a program relating to a person’s eligibility for
placement on a promotion list.Executive
Director means the Executive Director, Corporate Services, NSW
Police Force.management
performance review means a performance review relating to a
person’s eligibility for placement on a promotion list.pre-qualifying
assessment means an assessment relating to a person’s
eligibility for placement on a promotion list.promotion
examination means an examination relating to a person’s
eligibility for placement on a promotion list.Review
Committee means the Promotions Review Committee established under
clause 18Y.Review
Panel means a Management Performance Review Panel convened under
clause 18U.18P DelegationThe Executive Director may delegate the exercise of any function
of the Executive Director under this Division (other than this power of
delegation) to any other member of the NSW Police
Force.Subdivision 2 Pre-qualifying assessments18Q Review of performance in pre-qualifying
assessment(1) A person may apply to the Executive Director for a review of the
person’s performance in a pre-qualifying
assessment.(2) A person who attempts a pre-qualifying assessment must be advised
that the person is entitled to apply for a review of the person’s
performance in the assessment.(3) The grounds for applying for a review under this clause are
limited to the following matters:(a) the assessment process (including matters such as the date and
timing of the assessment, work requirements, the applicant’s health and
any circumstances that disadvantaged the applicant when attempting the
(b) the form and content of the assessment,
(c) the mark awarded for the assessment based on the answers or
assignment provided by the person.
(4) An application for a review under this clause must:(a) be in writing and state the grounds on which the application for
review is made, and
(b) be made no later than 72 hours after the person is notified of the
person’s results in the pre-qualifying
(5) However, an application may be made before the person is notified
of the person’s results.(6) After reviewing the applicant’s performance in the
pre-qualifying assessment, the Executive Director may:(a) affirm the person’s results in the pre-qualifying
(b) vary the person’s results, or
(c) allow the person to attempt the pre-qualifying assessment
(7) The applicant is to be notified in writing of the Executive
Director’s decision within 72 hours after the Executive Director
receives the application for the review. However, failure to notify the
applicant within that 72-hour period does not invalidate the Executive
Director’s decision in relation to the
review.(8) Except as provided by clause 18Z (2), the decision of the
Executive Director in relation to a review under this clause is final and is
not subject to any further review.Subdivision 3 Promotion examinations18R Review of performance in promotion examination(1) A person may apply to the Executive Director for a review of the
person’s performance in a promotion
examination.(2) A person who attempts a promotion examination must be advised that
the person is entitled to apply for a review of the person’s results in
the examination.(3) The grounds for applying for a review under this clause are
limited to the following matters:(a) the process of the examination (including matters such as the date
and timing of the examination, work requirements, the applicant’s health
and any circumstances that disadvantaged the applicant when sitting the
(b) the form and content of the examination,
(c) the mark awarded for the examination based on the answers provided
person’s results.
of the person’s results.(6) If an application for a review is made on the ground referred to
in subclause (3) (c), the person’s examination is to be remarked by 2
independent markers (with the average of those marks being the result of the
remark).(7) After reviewing the applicant’s results in the promotion
examination, the Executive Director may:(a) affirm the person’s results in the examination,
(b) vary the person’s results by adopting the results of the
remark under subclause (6), or
(c) allow the person to resit the
(8) The applicant is to be notified in writing of the Executive
receives the application for review. However, failure to notify the applicant
within that 72-hour period does not invalidate the Executive Director’s
decision.(9) Except as provided by clause 18Z (2), the decision of the
not subject to any further review.Subdivision 4 Management performance reviews18S Application for review of performance management
decision(1) A person who is subject to a management performance review may
apply to the Executive Director for a review of any decision made in relation
to the management performance review.(2) A person who is subject to a management performance review must be
advised that the person is entitled to apply for a review of any decision made
in relation to the management performance review.(3) The grounds for applying for a review under this clause are
limited to the following matters:(a) the management performance review process (including matters such
as work requirements, the applicant’s health and any circumstances that
disadvantaged the applicant when undertaking the management performance
(b) the mark awarded for the management performance
(c) the calling into question of the applicant’s conduct in
connection with the management performance review.
(b) be made no later than 7 days after the person is given notice of
any mark for the management performance review.
(5) However, an application may be made before the person is given
such notice.18T Referral of application to Review PanelThe Executive Director is to refer any application under clause
18S to a Review Panel within 48 hours after the Executive Director receives
the application.18U Convening of Management Performance Review
Panels(1) The Executive Director may convene such number of Management
Performance Review Panels as the Executive Director considers appropriate to
deal with applications for reviews under this
Subdivision.(2) A Review Panel consists of the following members:(a) a representative of the Police Association of NSW appointed by the
President of the Police Association of NSW,
(b) a Superintendent appointed by the
(c) a police officer who is a Human Resources Manager and who is
appointed by the Executive Director, Human Resources, NSW Police Force as the
(3) Subject to this clause, a member of a Review Panel holds office
for such period (not exceeding 12 months) as is specified in the
member’s instrument of appointment, but is eligible for
re-appointment.(4) Each person who is responsible for appointing a member of a Review
Panel may appoint a person as an alternate member to act during the absence or
illness of the member concerned. An alternate member has and may exercise,
while acting as a member, the functions of the person for whom he or she is
the alternate member.(5) A member (including any alternate member) may be removed from
office at any time by the person who appointed the
member.18V Procedure for conducting review(1) The procedure for conducting a review by a Review Panel is,
subject to the Act and this Subdivision, to be determined by the
Commissioner.(2) A review by a Review Panel is not to be conducted by way of a
hearing that involves any person appearing before the Review
Panel.(3) In conducting a review, the Review Panel may consider any
information that is relevant to the management performance review
concerned.(4) The Chairperson of a Review Panel is to preside at a meeting of
the Review Panel.(5) A decision supported by a majority of the votes cast at a meeting
of a Review Panel is the decision of the Panel
concerned.(6) A person who was involved in a decision the subject of a review
may not be a member of the Review Panel considering the decision
concerned.18W Decision of Review Panel(1) The Review Panel may, following its review of a decision made in
relation to a management performance review:(a) affirm the decision, or
(b) vary the decision, or
(c) set aside the decision and make a decision in substitution for the
(2) The applicant is to be notified in writing of the Review
Panel’s decision within 72 hours after the decision is made. However,
failure to notify the applicant within that 72-hour period does not invalidate
the Review Panel’s decision.(3) Except as provided by clause 18Z (2), the decision of the Review
Panel is final and is not subject to review by any person or
body.Subdivision 5 Eligibility programs18X Review of eligibility program results(1) A person may apply to the Executive Director for a review of the
results obtained by the person in an eligibility
program.(2) A person who undertakes an eligibility program must be advised
results in the program.(3) The grounds for applying for a review under this clause are
limited to the following matters:(a) the process of the eligibility program (including matters such as
the date and timing of the program, work requirements, the applicant’s
health and any circumstances that disadvantaged the applicant when undertaking
the program),
(b) the form and content of the program,
(c) the mark awarded for the program based on the answers or
assignments provided by the person.
(b) be made no later than 7 days after the person is notified of the
in subclause (3) (c), the work provided by the person in relation to the
eligibility program is to be remarked by 2 independent markers (with the
average of those marks being the result of the
remark).(7) After reviewing the applicant’s results in the eligibility
program, the Executive Director may:(a) affirm the person’s results in the program,
(c) allow the person to undertake all or any part of the program
Director’s decision within 7 days after the Executive Director receives
the application for review. However, failure to notify the applicant within
the 7-day period does not invalidate the Executive Director’s
not subject to any further review.Subdivision 6 Promotions Review Committee18Y Establishment and composition of Promotions Review
Committee(1) A Promotions Review Committee is
established.(2) The Review Committee consists of the following members:(a) an employer representative appointed by the
(b) an employee representative appointed by the President of the
Police Association of NSW,
(c) an independent person appointed by the Minister as the Chairperson
of the Promotions Review Committee.
(3) Subject to this clause, a member of the Review Committee holds
office for such period (not exceeding 2 years) as is specified in the
re-appointment.(4) Each person who is responsible for appointing a member of the
Review Committee may appoint a person as an alternate member to act during the
absence or illness of the member concerned. An alternate member has and may
exercise, while acting as a member, the functions of the person for whom he or
she is the alternate member.(5) A member (including any alternate member) may be removed from
member.18Z Application for review by Review Committee(1) A person may apply to the Review Committee for a review of a
decision as to the ranking of the person on a promotion
list.(2) A person may apply to the Review Committee for a review of a
decision in relation to the person’s performance in an eligibility
requirement, but only on the ground that the person has been disadvantaged by
a failure to comply with the procedural requirements at the previous stage of
the review process (including, for example, failing to be notified of the
decision of the relevant person or body within the required time
period).(3) An application under this clause:(a) is to be in writing and state the grounds on which the application
(b) is to be made not later than 7 days after the person is notified
of the decision concerned (or within such longer period as the Review
Committee may allow in a particular case).
(4) In this clause, eligibility
18ZA Procedure for conducting review(1) The procedure for conducting a review under this Subdivision is,
subject to the Act and this Subdivision, to be determined by the Review
Committee.(2) A review by the Review Committee is not to be conducted by way of
a hearing involving persons appearing before the Review
Committee.(3) In conducting a review, the Review Committee is to
consider:(a) any written information provided by the applicant,
(b) any information provided by the
(4) The Review Committee may:(a) require the applicant to provide further information in relation
to the application, and
(b) obtain expert advice in relation to any matter that is subject to
the review, and
(c) inform itself in such other manner as the Committee thinks
(5) The Commissioner must, if requested to do so by the Review
Committee, provide to the Committee any information that is relevant to the
decision concerned.(6) The Chairperson of the Review Committee is to preside at a meeting
of the Review Committee.(7) A decision supported by a majority of the votes cast at a meeting
of the Review Committee is the decision of the
Committee.(8) A person who was involved in a decision the subject of a review
may not be a member of the Review Committee considering the decision
concerned.18ZB Decision of Review Committee(1) The Review Committee may, following its review:(a) affirm the decision the subject of the review,
(2) Any such review must be completed not later than 14 days after the
application for the review is made.(3) The Review Committee must notify the Commissioner and the
applicant of its decision, and the reasons for the decision, as soon as
practicable after making the decision.(4) The decision of the Review Committee is taken to be the decision
of the Commissioner and is to apply accordingly.(5) The decision of the Review Committee is final and is not subject
to review by any person or body.Subdivision 7 Other reviews18ZC Review of decisions made on integrity grounds(1) A person may apply to the Commissioner for a review of the
decision:(a) to suspend or remove the person from a promotion list on integrity
grounds, or
(b) to refuse, on integrity grounds, the person the right to
participate, or continue to participate, in any part of the process to obtain
placement on a promotion list.
(2) An application for a review under this clause must:(a) be in writing and state the grounds on which the application is
decision concerned.
(3) If an application under this clause is made, the Commissioner is
to refer the application within 48 hours to a person who is appointed by the
Minister for the purpose of conducting the review (referred to in this
Subdivision as the appointed
person).18ZD Procedure for conducting review(1) The procedure for conducting a review under this Subdivision is,
subject to the Act and this Subdivision, to be determined by the appointed
person.(2) Any such review is not to be conducted by way of a hearing
involving persons appearing before the appointed
person.(3) In conducting the review, the appointed person may have regard
to:(a) any written information provided by the applicant,
(b) any information provided by the Commissioner (including any
information as to the integrity of the applicant, being information in respect
of which the decision the subject of the review was
(4) The Commissioner is authorised to provide any such information to
the appointed person.(5) The appointed person may:(a) require the applicant to provide further information in relation
(c) inform himself or herself in such other manner as the appointed
person thinks appropriate.
(6) The Commissioner must, if requested to do so by the appointed
person, provide to the person any information that is relevant to the decision
concerned.18ZE Decision of appointed person(1) The appointed person may, following his or her review of the
decision the subject of review:(a) affirm the decision, or
(2) The appointed person must notify the Commissioner and the
applicant of the appointed person’s decision, and the reasons for the
decision, as soon as practicable after making the
decision.(3) The decision of the appointed person is taken to be the decision
of the Commissioner and is to apply accordingly.(4) The decision of the appointed person is final and is not subject
to review by any person or body.Division 3 Retention of information concerning police
officers19 Retention of information concerning police
officers(1) The Commissioner must ensure that the following information is
kept in relation to each police officer:(a) information as to any offence in respect of which the officer has
been charged before a court, including information as to:(i) whether the officer was found guilty of the offence,
(ii) whether the charge was withdrawn, dismissed or otherwise disposed
(b) information as to any finding of misconduct or unsatisfactory
performance in respect of which a section 173 order has been made,
being:(i) a reviewable section 173 order, or
(ii) a non-reviewable section 173 order made as a consequence of the
officer’s substantial or consistent failure to meet reasonable standards
of performance or conduct,
including information as to the reasons for the
(c) information as to any offence in respect of which a departmental
charge had been preferred against the officer before 8 March 1999, including
information as to:(i) whether the charge was found proven (and, if so, the reasons for
the finding), or
(2) A police officer is entitled on application to be given access to
any information kept in relation to the police officer under this
clause.Division 4 Misconduct and unsatisfactory
performance20 Police officer to report misconduct(1) If:(a) an allegation is made to a police officer that another police
officer has engaged in conduct which, in the opinion of the officer to whom
the allegation is made, constitutes a criminal offence or other misconduct,
(b) a police officer sincerely believes that another police officer
has engaged in any conduct of that kind,
the officer is required to report the conduct or alleged conduct by the
other officer to a senior police officer (being a police officer who is more
senior in rank than the officer making the report).(2) This clause does not apply to conduct or alleged conduct:(a) that has been made the subject of a complaint under Part 8A of the
(b) that has been the subject of evidence or other material given, or
submissions made, in the course of criminal proceedings,
(c) that has already been reported under this clause to a senior
(3) A senior police officer to whom conduct (or alleged conduct) by a
police officer is reported is required to report it promptly to the
Commissioner or a police officer nominated by the Commissioner if the senior
police officer believes that the conduct (or alleged conduct):(a) constitutes (or would constitute) a criminal offence,
(b) could provide sufficient grounds:(i) for taking section 80 dismissal action, or
(ii) for making a reviewable section 173 order or a section 181D
21 Victimisation(1) A police officer must not, in relation to any other police
officer:(a) fail to approve, or fail to recommend, the promotion of that other
(b) approve or recommend:(i) the taking of section 80 dismissal action, or
(ii) the making of a section 173 order or section 181D
with respect that other officer, or
(c) direct, approve or recommend the transfer of that other officer to
another position in the NSW Police Force, or
(d) make, approve or recommend a decision which detrimentally affects
the benefits or awards of that other officer, or
(e) fail to approve or recommend that that other officer receive
education or training which could reasonably be expected to improve that other
officer’s opportunities for promotion or to confer some other advantage
on that other officer, or
(f) change the duties of that other officer so that they are not
appropriate to that other officer’s salary or position or approve or
recommend such a change, or
(g) otherwise act to the detriment of that other
in retaliation against that other officer because that other officer has
made a protected report in relation to unlawful
conduct.(2) In this clause, protected report
means report under this Division, a complaint under Part 8A of the Act, a
protected disclosure within the meaning of the Protected Disclosures Act 1994 or a
disclosure to another police officer.22 Suspension(1) If the Commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the
conduct of a police officer has been such as to justify:(a) the taking of section 80 dismissal action or the making of a
section 181D order with respect to the officer, or
(b) the institution of criminal proceedings against the
the Commissioner may suspend the officer from office (with or without
pay) pending further investigation and decision as to the action to be
taken.(2) If it is established to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that
a police officer under suspension from office without pay is suffering undue
hardship, the Commissioner may approve of the officer obtaining other
employment for such period as the Commissioner may
direct.(3) If it is established to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that
the officer or the officer’s family will suffer undue hardship because
of the suspension from pay, the Commissioner may approve a maintenance payment
of not more than 100% of the salary of the officer at the time of the
suspension.23 Proceedings against police officersA police officer is not to prefer any charge or lay any
information against another police officer in criminal proceedings unless
authorised by the Commissioner.24 Secrecy as to complaints about conduct(1) This clause applies if:(a) any person (including a police officer) makes an allegation, not
being an allegation which constitutes a complaint under Part 8A of the Act, to
a police officer (in this clause called the senior
officer) concerning the conduct of a police officer,
(b) the senior officer has reasonable grounds for believing that, if
the allegation were true:(i) the police officer against whom the allegation was made would have
committed a criminal offence, or
(ii) section 80 dismissal action could be taken, or a section 173 order
or section 181D order could be made, with respect to that
(2) In the circumstances referred to in subclause (1), the senior
officer must not disclose to the officer against whom the allegation was made
or any other person the identity of the person who made the allegation,
except:(a) to or with the authority of the Commissioner,
(b) in connection with the institution of or otherwise for the
purposes of any proceedings before a Royal Commission, a Special Commission of
Inquiry, the Industrial Relations Commission or a
(3) In the course of an investigation into the allegation, a police
officer must not, without the consent of the Commissioner, disclose to any
person (other than the Commissioner) the identity of the person who made the
allegation.(4) The Commissioner must not grant a consent under subclause (3)
unless the Commissioner considers that the disclosure of the identity of the
person who made the allegation is necessary for the effective conduct of the
investigation into the allegation.Division 5 Complaints information system25 Establishment of complaints information system(1) A complaints information system is to be
established.(1A) The system is to be operated and maintained by the
Commissioner.(1B) The Commissioner:(a) must allow the Police Integrity Commission and the Ombudsman to
have access to the system, and
(b) must provide the Police Integrity Commission and the Ombudsman
with such information as that body or person may request with respect to the
design of the system and the procedures in accordance with which the system is
operated and maintained,
but not so as to allow unauthorised access to information the subject of
a caveat under section 129 (4) of the Act.(2) The following information about complaints is to be registered in
the system:(a) such information as is required to be registered in the system by
the terms of a protocol or memorandum of understanding referred to in section
128 (2) of the Act,
(b) such other information as the Commissioner may from time to time
direct to be registered in the system.
(3) The complaints information system kept prior to 1 September 2000
(including the complaints information system kept under Part 8A of the Act
prior to 8 March 1999) is taken to form part of the complaints information
system established under this clause.Division 6 Remedial performance programs26 Remedial performance programs(1) A remedial performance program referred to in section 173 (3) of
the Act must include the following elements:(a) a police officer is to be placed on the program if his or her
performance as a police officer is consistently unsatisfactory, having regard
to his or her job-stream responsibilities,
(b) the police officer is firstly to be required to attend local
workplace counselling conducted by his or her supervisor (the number of
counselling sessions, the period of time over which they are to be conducted
and the date on which a review of the police officer’s performance is to
be held to be determined by the supervisor following consultation with the
police officer),
(c) a statement of the matters determined in accordance with paragraph
(b) is to be signed both by the police officer and the
(d) the principal purpose of the counselling sessions is to ensure
that the police officer is made aware of:(i) his or her job-stream responsibilities and work performance
(ii) the standard to which he or she is expected to perform in
fulfilling those responsibilities and expectations,
(e) if after completion of the counselling sessions the police
officer’s performance as a police officer is satisfactory, the
supervisor must notify the police officer of that fact,
(f) if after completion of the counselling sessions the police
officer’s performance as a police officer continues to be
unsatisfactory, the supervisor:(i) must notify the police officer of that fact,
(ii) must require the police officer to attend formal counselling
sessions (the number of counselling sessions, the period of time over which
they are to be conducted and the date on which a final review of the police
officer’s performance is to be held to be determined by the
(g) a statement of the matters determined in accordance with paragraph
(f) is to be signed both by the police officer and the
(h) the decision to require a police officer to attend formal
counselling sessions is to be made only after consultation with, and with the
concurrence of, the supervisor’s commander or
(i) the number of counselling sessions, the period of time over which
officer’s performance is to be held may be extended or postponed, as
occasion requires,
(j) the principal purpose of the formal counselling sessions is to
ensure that the police officer is made aware of:(i) those areas in which he or she is failing to fulfil his or her
job-stream responsibilities, and
(ii) the standard to which his or her performance must be improved,
(iii) the period of time within which he or she must sustain an improved
performance in those areas, and
(iv) the fact that his or her performance will be closely monitored
(k) the police officer’s supervisor must cause a written record
to be kept as to the steps that are taken to ensure that the police officer is
made aware of the matters referred to in paragraph (j),
(l) if after completion of the formal counselling sessions the police
officer’s performance as a police officer is satisfactory, the police
officer’s supervisor must notify the police officer of that
(m) if after completion of the formal counselling sessions the police
(ii) may recommend that a section 173 order be made with respect to the
(n) the decision to make such a recommendation is to be made only
after consultation with, and with the concurrence of, the supervisor’s
commander or manager.
(2) In this clause, a reference to a police officer’s job-stream
responsibilities is a reference to the responsibilities and duties
that attach to the police officer’s rank and position within the NSW
Police Force.Division 7 Uniform and insignia27 Police officers to wear uniform(1) Uniform must be worn at all times by police officers when on duty
or when proceeding to and from their police stations, unless otherwise
authorised by the Commissioner.(2) The Commissioner may from time to time approve of police officers
performing certain types of duty being permitted to wear other
clothing.(3) The pattern and cut of the uniform must not be altered in any way
and badges, service numbers and insignia of rank must be worn in such manner
as the Commissioner may from time to time direct.28 Insignia of rank(1) Insignia of rank must be worn on
epaulettes.(2) The details of insignia of rank, uniform, badges and service
number are to be as the Commissioner may from time to time
direct.29 Responsibility for loss or damageA police officer:(a) is responsible for all articles of uniform and equipment issued to
the officer, and
(b) is responsible for any damage to uniform or equipment through
neglect and may be required to meet its replacement
Division 8 Commissioner’s Valour Award30 Conferral of Valour Award(1) If while on police operational duty a police officer performs an
act of conspicuous merit involving exceptional bravery, the Commissioner may
grant to the officer the Commissioner’s Valour
Award.(2) The recipient is entitled to use the initials “VA”
added after his or her name.31 Bar for Valour Award(1) If while on police operational duty a police officer who has
previously been granted the Valour Award performs a further act of conspicuous
merit involving exceptional bravery, the Commissioner may grant to the officer
a Silver Bar to the Commissioner’s Valour
followed by an asterisk after his or her name.32 Form of Valour Award(1) The Commissioner’s Valour Award comprises an ornamental
sterling silver medallion 22 mm in diameter depicting the New South Wales
Police crest and embellished with blue enamel on its highlighted and shaded
features.(2) The medallion is to be mounted centrally on an ornamental sterling
silver cross 38 mm in width.(3) The medallion is to be suspended by a silver ring from a plain
silver bar on a mainly blue ribbon 38 mm wide.(4) The medallion is to bear the words “FOR
BRAVERY”.(5) Subsequent Bars to the Commissioner’s Valour Awards are to
be represented by a laurelled leaf bar with a central rose design, 38 mm long
in silver gilt.(6) A miniature of the medallion is to be depicted in a lapel brooch
12 mm wide.(7) Subsequent Bars to the Commissioner’s Valour Awards are to
be represented on the back of the lapel brooch by a metal blue disc of 15 mm
diameter.(8) The lapel brooch and disc are to be worn only by police officers
in plainclothes.Division 8A New South Wales Police Medal32A Conferral of Medal(1) The Commissioner may grant to a police officer the New South Wales
Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal (also known as the New South Wales
Police Medal). The Medal is to be granted in accordance with the Guidelines for the New South Wales Police
Medal approved by the Minister from time to
time.(2) The Commissioner is to review the Guidelines at least annually and
recommend any changes that the Commissioner considers necessary to the
Minister.Division 9 Payment of gratuities and rewards33 Payment of gratuities for special servicesThe Commissioner may approve the payment of gratuities, or
recommend the payment of rewards, for special services by police
officers.34 Special leave benefit where police officer
disengaged(1) This clause applies to a police officer who:(a) accepts an offer of a disengagement benefit under section 8A of
1906, or
(b) is offered a disengagement benefit under that section but elects
instead to make provision for the benefit under section 9B of that
(2) A police officer to whom this clause applies is entitled to be
paid on the termination of the officer’s services the money value of 39
weeks’ special leave with pay as a gratuity.(2A) However, the following provisions apply if the police officer is
entitled to be paid a benefit under clause 60 of the Crown Employees (Police Officers—2003)
Award (the
Award):(a) if the amount payable to the police officer under clause 60 of the
Award is less than the amount calculated under subclause (2)—the
gratuity is to be reduced by the amount payable to the police officer under
clause 60 of the Award,
(b) if the amount payable to the police officer under clause 60 of the
Award is the same as or greater than the amount calculated under subclause
(2)—the police officer is not entitled to be paid a gratuity under this
(3) Any gratuity under this clause is in addition to any other
gratuity to which the police officer may be entitled under the Police Regulation (Superannuation) Act
1906.(4) Any gratuity under this clause is payable by the Commissioner and
is not payable from the Police Superannuation Fund.(5) Any amendment to this clause that changes the entitlements of a
police officer to a gratuity under this clause applies only to an offer of a
disengagement benefit referred to in subclause (1) that is made after the
commencement of that amendment.Part 3 Administrative officers and temporary
employees35 General responsibilities of administrative officers and
temporary employeesAdministrative officers are responsible for the proper performance
of duty by police officers, administrative officers and temporary employees
under their control.36 Selection procedures(1) Unless the Commissioner otherwise determines, a selection
committee is to be established to assess the merit of applicants for
appointment to a vacant position of administrative
officer.(2) A selection committee is, as far as practicable:(a) to consist of at least 3 persons, and
(b) to include at least one person who does not hold a position as an
administrative officer or police officer, and
(c) to be constituted so as to ensure the fairest consideration of all
applicant in similar fashion, but the committee is not required to interview
all applicants.(4) Nothing in this clause requires the Commissioner to adopt any
vacancy.37 Health assessment of administrative officersBefore the first appointment of a person as an administrative
officer is confirmed, the person must undergo a health assessment in
accordance with the regulations under the Public Sector Management Act 1988 in
officer’s position in the Public Service.38 Appointments on probation(1) A person when first appointed as an administrative officer is to
be appointed on probation for a period of 6 months or for such longer period
as the Commissioner directs in respect of the
person.(2) The Commissioner may appoint a person as an administrative officer
without the person being required to serve such a period of
probation.(3) If a person is appointed on probation, the Commissioner may (after
due inquiry and report):(a) after the period of probation, confirm the appointment,
(b) during or after the period of probation, annul the
service(1) The regulations under the Public
Sector Management Act 1988 apply to administrative officers
and temporary employees in relation to the following matters:(a) hours of attendance on duty,
(b) public holidays,
(c) absence from duty,
(d) increments,
(e) health and safety.
(2) For the purpose of applying those regulations, a reference in them
to the Public Employment Office or the Department Head is to be read as a
reference to the Commissioner.(3) In the case of an administrative officer within the NSW Police
Force Senior Executive Service, this clause is subject to the contract of
employment under Part 5 of the Act between the officer and the
Commissioner.Part 4 Members of the NSW Police Force generally40 Acting or relieving in other positions(1) The Commissioner may direct the manner in which and the occasions
on which the functions of suspended, sick or absent members of the NSW Police
Force (or the functions attaching to vacant positions) are to be exercised by
other members.(2) A police officer may act or relieve in a police or administrative
position and an administrative officer may act or relieve in an administrative
or police position.41 Administrative officers and temporary employees may not
exercise police powersAn administrative officer or temporary employee who:(a) acts or relieves in a position currently held by a police officer,
(b) exercises any supervisory functions in relation to police
is not thereby authorised to exercise (or direct the exercise of) the
statutory or common law powers of a police officer.42 Members refusing promotion or appointmentA member of the NSW Police Force who has been offered a promotion
or appointment in the NSW Police Force may decline the promotion or
appointment without prejudice to any rights that the member would, if the
promotion or appointment had not been declined, have had to any future
promotion or appointment.43 (Repealed)44 Name-plates to be wornA member of the NSW Police Force is to wear a name-plate in such
manner, and containing such particulars, as the Commissioner may from time to
time direct, unless the member is exempted by the Commissioner from having to
wear such a name-plate.45 Numerical identification plates to be wornA uniformed police officer who is not required to wear a
name-plate must instead wear a numerical identification plate in such manner,
and containing such particulars, as the Commissioner may from time to time
direct.46 Confidential information(1) A member of the NSW Police Force or a student of policing must
treat all information which comes to his or her knowledge in his or her
official capacity as strictly confidential, and on no account without proper
authority divulge it to anyone.(2) In particular, a member of the NSW Police Force or a student of
policing must observe the strictest secrecy in regard to NSW Police Force
business, and is forbidden to communicate without proper authority in any way
to any person outside the NSW Police Force any information in regard to police
or other official business connected with his or her duties, or which may come
to his or her knowledge in the performance of them.(3) Nothing in this clause operates so as to impede the due
performance of operational police duties or to prevent the giving of
information if it is reasonable to do so for the purpose of dealing with an
emergency when life or property is at risk.Part 5 Consumption of alcohol and use of prohibited drugs or
steroidsDivision 1 Preliminary47 DefinitionsIn this Part:analyst
means a person employed by an organisation accredited by the National
Association of Testing Authorities, Australia for the purposes of AS 4308 as
an analyst.AS 4308 means
the document entitled Australian Standard AS
4308—2001: Recommended practice for the collection,
detection and quantitation of drugs of abuse in urine,
published by Standards Australia, as in force on 1 February
2007.authorised
person means a person who is appointed as an authorised person under
Division 4.breath analysing
instrument means any instrument of a type approved by the Governor
by order under the Road Transport (Safety
and Traffic Management) Act 1999 as such an instrument, that
is, as an instrument designed to ascertain, by analysis of a person’s
breath, the concentration of alcohol present in that person’s breath or
blood.breath
analysis means a test carried out by a breath analysing instrument
for the purpose of ascertaining, by analysis of a person’s breath, the
concentration of alcohol present in that person’s breath or
test means a test:(a) that is designed to indicate the concentration of alcohol present
in a person’s breath or blood, and
(b) that is carried out on the person’s breath by means of a
device (not being a breath analysing instrument) of a type approved by the
Governor for the conduct of breath tests under the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act
behaviour means the code of behaviour set out in clause
49.police
uniform includes any portion of a police uniform that bears any
badge, patch, insignia of rank or any other identifiable marking of the NSW
Police Force.prescribed
concentration of alcohol means a concentration of 0.02 grams or more
of alcohol in 210 litres of breath or 100 millilitres of blood.prohibited
drug has the same meaning as in the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act
1985.steroid
means anabolic and androgenic steroidal agents included in Schedule 4 of the
Poisons List under the Poisons and
Therapeutic Goods Act 1966.48 Operation of Part(1) Nothing in this Part affects any liability for an offence relating
to the consumption or supply of alcohol, or the use or supply of other drugs,
arising under the Road Transport (Safety and
Traffic Management) Act 1999 or the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act
1985 or any other Act.(2) Nothing in this Part affects any right to conduct breath or other
tests for the presence of alcohol or other drugs in a person’s body,
Management) Act 1999, the Marine Safety Act 1998 or any other
Act.(3) Nothing in this Part affects any obligation or right under the
1977, the Occupational
Health and Safety Act 1983, the Occupational Health and Safety Act
2000 or any other Act.(4) Nothing in this Part:(a) prevents the making of a section 173 order or section 181D order
in relation to any other matter associated with the consumption of alcohol or
the use of prohibited drugs or steroids by a police officer,
(b) prevents disciplinary proceedings from being taken under any Act
the use of prohibited drugs or steroids by a member of the NSW Police Force
who is not a police officer.
Division 2 Code of behaviour49 Code of behaviour(1) A member of the NSW Police Force must not use any prohibited
drug.(1A) A member of the NSW Police Force must not use any steroid unless
the police officer’s use of the steroid is in accordance with a
prescription of a medical practitioner.(2) A member of the NSW Police Force must not have the prescribed
concentration of alcohol in his or her breath or blood while the member is
rostered on duty.(3) A member of the NSW Police Force must not consume alcohol while
the member is on police premises. This applies whether or not the member is
rostered on duty.(4) A police officer must not consume alcohol while the police officer
is wearing a police uniform. This applies whether or not the police officer is
rostered on duty.(5) A police officer must not, when required under the Act or this
Part to do so, refuse or fail:(a) to undergo a breath test, or
(b) to submit to a breath analysis, or
(c) to provide a sample of urine or hair,
in accordance with a direction given by an authorised
person.(6) A member of the NSW Police Force must treat all information
relating to the results of any test conducted under section 211A or 211AA of
the Act or this Part that comes to the member’s knowledge in his or her
official capacity as strictly confidential and must not divulge the
information to anyone, except for the purposes of Part 9 of the Act or in
connection with the assessment, counselling or rehabilitation of the police
officer under this Part.(7) A member of the NSW Police Force must not conspire with, or aid or
abet, any police officer to breach this code of
behaviour.(8) A breach of this code of behaviour does not constitute an
offence.50 Exemptions from compliance with code of
behaviour(1) The code of behaviour does not apply so as to prevent a member of
the NSW Police Force from consuming alcohol:(a) in the performance of a police task, or
(b) in an official capacity, or
(c) in any other circumstances,
if the member is authorised by the Commissioner to do
so.(2) The code of behaviour does not apply so as to prevent a member of
the NSW Police Force from consuming alcohol on police premises if the member
has the approval of the commander or manager of those premises to do
so.(3) An authorised person must not direct a police officer to undergo a
breath test, submit to a breath analysis, or provide a sample, if the police
officer is unable on medical grounds to do so.(4) The code of behaviour does not prevent a member of the NSW Police
Force from divulging otherwise confidential information with the written
authority of the Executive Director, Human Resource Services, or the relevant
police officer.Division 3 Consequences of breach of code of
behaviour51 Immediate action: police officer relieved from duty and
reported(1) If the result of a test conducted under section 211A of the Act or
this Part indicates that the prescribed concentration of alcohol is present in
a police officer’s breath or blood while the police officer is rostered
on duty (and no breath analysis indicates otherwise), the police officer is to
be immediately relieved of duty and is not to carry out any duty for the
duration of the officer’s shift.(2) The Commissioner may decide that a police officer who is relieved
from duty because of the operation of this clause is not entitled to be paid
(whether in wages or salary, paid sick leave or any other type of payment) for
that part of the relevant shift that the officer did not
work.52 Consequences for police officers consuming
alcohol(1) This clause applies if:(a) the Commissioner considers, as a result of a test conducted under
section 211A of the Act or this Part, that a police officer has breached the
code of behaviour by having the prescribed concentration of alcohol in his or
her breath or blood while rostered on duty, and
(b) the police officer has not breached the code of behaviour in that
manner in the 3 years immediately preceding the
(2) In such a case, the Commissioner may ask the police officer to
choose whether to undergo counselling and rehabilitation or whether to face
the possibility that a section 173 order may be made with respect to the
officer.(3) If the police officer chooses to undergo counselling and
rehabilitation, the Commissioner must direct the police officer:(a) to attend any interview organised with the officer’s
commander or manager, and
(b) to attend an interview with a NSW Police Force drug and alcohol
counsellor for assessment, and
(c) to participate in any rehabilitation program recommended by that
(4) If a police officer:(a) chooses not to undergo counselling or rehabilitation,
(b) without reasonable excuse, fails to attend an interview or
counselling session after choosing to do so, or
(c) without reasonable excuse, fails to participate in a
rehabilitation program after choosing to do so,
the police officer’s commander or manager may recommend the making
of a section 173 order with respect to the officer.(5) The Commissioner is not required to ask the police officer to
choose whether to undergo counselling if the Commissioner, having regard to
all the circumstances, considers that it would be more appropriate to make a
section 173 order or section 181D order with respect to the
officer.53 Consequences for police officers repeatedly consuming
(b) the police officer has breached the code of behaviour in that
(2) In such a case, the Commissioner may make a section 173 order or
section 181D order with respect to the officer.(3) The Commissioner may refer the police officer to a medical
practitioner for the purpose of that officer determining the police
officer’s fitness to remain a police officer.(4) The Commissioner is to have regard to any report made by the
medical practitioner in relation to such a police
officer.54 Consequences for police officers using prohibited drugs or
steroids(1) This clause applies if:(a) the Commissioner considers, as a result of a test conducted under
section 211A or 211AA of the Act or this Part, that a police officer has
breached the code of behaviour by using a prohibited drug or steroid,
manner in the 5 years preceding the breach.
the Commissioner may make a section 173 order with respect to the
officer.(5) The Commissioner is not required to ask the police officer to
officer.55 Consequences for police officers repeatedly using
prohibited drugs or steroids(1) This clause applies if:(a) the Commissioner considers, as a result of a test conducted under
(2) In such a case, the Commissioner must make a section 173 order or
section 181D order with respect to the officer.56 Special provisions in relation to probationary
constables(1) This clause applies to an officer who has been appointed on
probation.(2) If the Commissioner considers, as a result of a test conducted
under section 211A or 211AA of the Act or this Part, that such an officer has
breached the code of behaviour by having the prescribed concentration of
alcohol in his or her breath or blood while rostered on duty or by using a
prohibited drug or steroid, the Commissioner must either:(a) direct the officer to attend an interview with a NSW Police Force
drug and alcohol counsellor for assessment and to participate in any
rehabilitation program recommended by that counsellor, or
(b) direct that the officer’s appointment be
(3) If such an officer fails, without reasonable excuse, to attend an
interview or counselling session after being directed to do so, the
Commissioner must direct that the officer’s appointment be
terminated.(4) The Commissioner may at any time refer the officer to a medical
practitioner for the purpose of that officer determining the officer’s
fitness for duty.(5) The Commissioner is to have regard to any report made by the
medical practitioner in relation to such an
officer.57 Other breaches of code of behaviour(1) This clause applies to a police officer who breaches the code of
behaviour:(a) by consuming alcohol while wearing a police uniform (while not
rostered on duty), or
(b) by consuming alcohol while on police premises (while not rostered
on duty), or
(c) by refusing or failing to undertake a breath test when required to
do so under this Part, or
(d) by refusing to submit to a breath analysis or to provide a sample
of urine or hair when required to do so under this
and who is not exempt from complying with the code of behaviour by reason
of clause 50.(2) In such a case, the Commissioner may make a section 173 order or
section 181D order in relation to the breach of the code of behaviour by any
such police officer.58 Special follow-up testing(1) The Commissioner may direct an authorised officer to conduct
special follow-up testing of police officers whom the Commissioner has
previously considered to be in breach of the code of
behaviour.(2) Special testing must occur at least once a year. The police
officer is not to be given notice of the time of
testing.(2A) Special testing may involve any one or more of the following in
accordance with this Part:(a) breath testing,
(b) breath analysis,
(c) a requirement to supply a sample of hair,
(d) a requirement to supply a sample of
(3) Any such special testing is to continue:(a) for 3 years from the most recent breach, in relation to a police
officer who breached the code of behaviour by having more than the prescribed
concentration of alcohol in his or her breath or blood, or
(b) for 5 years from the most recent breach, in relation to a police
officer who breached the code of behaviour by using a prohibited drug or
(4) The Commissioner may at any time change or revoke any direction
given under this clause.59 Double jeopardy(1) A police officer is not liable to be punished under this Part for
both:(a) having the prescribed concentration of alcohol in his or her
breath or blood while rostered on duty, or using a prohibited drug or steroid,
or consuming alcohol while wearing a police uniform or while on police
(b) refusing or failing to undertake a breath test, to submit to a
breath analysis or to provide a sample of urine or hair in accordance with
(2) A police officer is not liable to be punished under this Part for
breath or blood while rostered on duty, and
(b) consuming alcohol while wearing a police uniform or while on
instruments60 Appointment of authorised persons(1) The Commissioner may, by instrument in writing, appoint any person
to be an authorised person for the purposes of section 211A or 211AA of the
Act and this Part. For those purposes, the Commissioner may appoint a police
officer or any other person.(2) The Commissioner may appoint as an authorised person:(a) a person by name, or
(b) the holder from time to time of a particular office by reference
to the title of the office concerned.
(3) The Commissioner must furnish authorised persons with certificates
of their appointment as authorised persons.(4) An authorised person must, if requested to do so, produce the
certificate of appointment to any police officer required by the authorised
person to submit to a breath test or to do any other thing under section 211A
or 211AA or this Part.Division 5 Conduct of testing61 Breath analysis of police officers following positive
breath testing(1) This clause applies if:(a) it appears to an authorised person as a result of a breath test
conducted under section 211A of the Act that the prescribed concentration of
alcohol may be present in a police officer’s breath or blood,
(b) a police officer who is required by an authorised person to
undergo a breath test under this Part refuses or fails to do so in accordance
with the direction of the authorised person.
(2) In such a case, the authorised person may require the police
officer to submit to a breath analysis in accordance with the directions of
the person.(3) A breath analysis must be carried out by an authorised
person.(4) As soon as practicable after a police officer has submitted to a
breath analysis the person who carried out the analysis must deliver to the
police officer a statement in writing signed by the person specifying:(a) the concentration of alcohol determined by the analysis to be
present in the police officer’s breath or blood and expressed in grams
(5) A police officer who is required to submit to a breath analysis
may request the person making the requisition to arrange for the taking (in
the presence of an authorised person) of a sample of the police
officer’s blood for analysis, at the police officer’s own expense,
by:(a) a medical practitioner nominated by the police officer,
(b) a medical practitioner nominated by the person at the police
(6) The making of any such request or the taking of a sample of a
police officer’s blood does not absolve the police officer from the
obligation imposed on the police officer to submit to a breath analysis in
accordance with this clause.(7) If a police officer makes such a request, the authorised officer
must take all reasonable steps to contact the relevant medical
practitioner.Division 6 Handling and analysis of samples62 Object of DivisionThe object of this Division is to set out the procedure to be
followed in relation to:(a) a sample of urine or hair provided by a police officer under
section 211A or 211AA of the Act (which empowers an authorised person to
require a police officer to provide a sample of the officer’s urine or
hair for the purpose of testing for the presence of prohibited drugs or
steroids), or
(b) a sample of blood provided by a police officer under clause 61
(which allows a police officer to request that a sample of blood be taken) or
under section 211A (4B) of the Act (under which a police officer may be
required to provide a sample of blood).
blood(1) This clause applies to:(a) an authorised person who arranges for a sample of urine, hair or
blood to be taken when empowered to do so under section 211A or 211AA of the
(b) a medical practitioner who takes a sample of blood when empowered
to do so under clause 61 or directed to do so by an authorised person under
section 211A (4B) of the Act.
(2) A person to whom this clause applies must ask the police officer
from whom the sample was taken whether or not the police officer would like to
keep part of the sample of urine, hair or blood taken from the
officer.(3) A person to whom this clause applies must:(a) divide the sample into 2 approximately equal portions, or, if the
police officer has indicated that he or she would like to keep a part of the
sample, divide the same into 3 approximately equal portions,
(4) Of the sealed containers:(a) the first container must:(i) in the case of a sample taken by a medical practitioner under
clause 61, be handed by a medical practitioner to the authorised person
present when the sample was taken, or
(ii) in any other case, be dealt with in accordance with clause 64,
(b) the second container must be transported to a laboratory
accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia for
the purposes of AS 4308 and nominated by the Commissioner, and must be stored
at that laboratory on behalf of the Commissioner, and
(c) in the case where the police officer has indicated that he or she
would like to keep a part of the sample, the third container must be given to
(5) In the case of samples of urine, the two sealed containers
referred to in subclause (4) (a) and (b) must be handled in accordance with
the procedure set out in AS 4308 or any other procedure approved by the
Commissioner in that regard.64 Analysis of samples of urine, hair or blood(1) An authorised person may arrange for a portion of a sample of a
police officer’s urine, hair or blood taken in accordance with section
211A or 211AA of the Act or this Part to be submitted for analysis to an
analyst to determine the concentration of alcohol in the blood or to determine
whether the urine or hair contains a prohibited drug or
steroid.(2) An analyst to whom a portion of a sample of urine, hair or blood
is submitted for analysis under this clause may carry out an analysis of the
portion to determine the concentration of alcohol in the blood or to determine
whether the urine or hair contains alcohol or a prohibited drug or drugs or a
steroid or steroids, as the case requires.(3) Such analysis must be carried out, and a report on that analysis
provided, in accordance with the procedure set out in AS 4308 or any other
procedure approved by the Commissioner in that
regard.(4) Analysis must be carried out in a laboratory accredited by the
National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia for the purposes of AS
4308 and nominated by the Commissioner.(5) If the first analysis of a portion of the sample indicates the
presence of alcohol or a prohibited drug or steroid in the sample, an analysis
of another portion of the sample must be
undertaken.Division 7 Offence65 Interfering with results of testA person who does anything to introduce, or alter the
concentration of, alcohol or any prohibited drug or steroid in the police
officer’s urine, hair, breath or blood:(a) before submitting to a breath analysis, or
(b) before providing a sample of urine, hair, breath or
is guilty of an offence if the person does so for the purpose of
preventing or restricting the use of the results of the analysis in any
proceedings against the police officer.Maximum penalty: 20 penalty
units.Part 6 Leave entitlementsDivision 1 Preliminary66 General(1) This Part is subject to:(a) any award or enterprise agreement under the Industrial Relations Act 1996,
(b) any agreement under section 86 of the Police Act 1990 (including any
award, industrial agreement or determination applicable under clause 8 of
Schedule 4 to that Act).
(2) For the purpose of calculating the entitlement of a member of the
NSW Police Force to leave under this Part, any period served by the member
before the commencement of this Part as a member of the Police Force or as a
public servant is to be taken into account as service as a member of the NSW
Police Force.67 Applications for leave(1) An application by a member of the NSW Police Force for leave under
this Part is to be made to and dealt with by the
Commissioner.(2) The Commissioner, in dealing with any such application, must have
regard to the exigencies of the NSW Police Force, but as far as practicable is
to deal with the application in accordance with the wishes of the
member.68 Special provisions relating to administrative officers and
temporary employees(1) Unless the contrary intention appears, a period of leave to which
an administrative officer or temporary employee is entitled under this Part
is, where the officer or employee is employed in the NSW Police Force for 6 or
7 working days each week, to be increased to six-fifths or seven-fifths,
respectively, of the period of leave to which the officer or employee would,
but for this subclause, be entitled under this
Part.(2) If the period of leave to which a temporary employee is entitled
under this Part exceeds the period for which the temporary employee is
employed under the Act, the balance of that period of leave may be granted
during subsequent periods of employment in the NSW Police Force if each such
subsequent period of employment commences on the termination of a previous
period of employment in the NSW Police Force.Division 2 Extended leave69 Entitlement to extended leave(1) Subject to this Division, a member of the NSW Police Force is
entitled:(a) after service for 10 years, to leave for 2 months on full pay or 4
months on half pay, and
(b) after service for more than 10 years, to:(i) leave as provided by paragraph (a), and
(ii) in addition, an amount of leave proportionate to the
member’s length of service after 10 years, calculated on the basis of 5
months on full pay, or 10 months on half pay, for 10 years served after
service for 10 years.
(2) For the purpose of calculating the entitlement of a person to
extended leave under this clause at any time:(a) service referred to in this clause includes service before the
commencement of this Part (as referred to in clause 66 (2)),
(b) there must be deducted from the amount of extended leave to which,
but for this paragraph, that person would be entitled:(i) any extended leave, or leave in the nature of extended leave,
(ii) the equivalent, in extended leave, of any benefit instead of
extended leave or leave in the nature of extended leave,
(c) taken or received by that person before that time, including any
such leave taken, or benefit received, by that person in accordance with any
former Act, and
(d) the provisions of Schedule 3A to the Public Sector Employment and Management Act
2002 have effect.
(3) Nothing in subclause (2) is to be regarded as authorising, in
respect of the same period of leave taken or the same benefit received, a
deduction under both subclause (2) (b) and clause 7 of Schedule 3A to the
2002.(4) If the services of a member of the NSW Police Force with at least
5 years’ service as an adult and less than 10 years’ service are
terminated (otherwise than by the making of a section 181D order):(a) by the Crown, the Governor or the Commissioner for any reason
other than the member’s serious and intentional misconduct,
(b) by the member on account of illness, incapacity or domestic or
other pressing necessity,
the member is entitled:(c) for 5 years’ service, to 1 month’s leave on full pay,
(d) for service after 5 years, to a proportionate amount of leave on
full pay calculated on the basis of 3 months’ leave for 15 years’
service (that service to include service as an adult and otherwise than as an
(5) For the purposes of subclause (4), service as an
adult, in the case of a member of the NSW Police Force employed to
do any work for which the remuneration has been fixed by an industrial award
or industrial agreement (however described) under any law in force in New
South Wales, means the period of service during which the remuneration
applicable to the member was at a rate not lower than:(a) in the case of a police officer—the rate for a constable,
(b) in any other case—the lowest rate fixed under the award or
agreement, for an adult male or adult female in the same trade,
classification, calling, group or grade as the
(6) For the purposes of subclause (1), service includes:(a) service under the Teaching
Services Act 1980, and
(b) any period of leave without pay taken before the commencement of
the Public Service and Other Statutory Bodies (Extended Leave)
Amendment Act 1963, and
(c) in the case of a member of the NSW Police Force who has completed
at least 10 years’ service—any period of leave without pay, not
exceeding 6 months, taken after that commencement.
(7) In subclause (6) (c), for the purpose of determining whether or
not a member of the NSW Police Force has completed at least 10 years’
service, the member’s period of service is to be taken:(a) to include any period of leave without pay taken before the
commencement of the Public Service and Other Statutory Bodies
(Extended Leave) Amendment Act 1963, and
(b) to exclude any period of leave without pay taken after that
(8) For the purposes of subclause (4), service does not include
any period of leave without pay whether taken before or after the commencement
of the Public Service and Other Statutory Bodies (Extended
Leave) Amendment Act 1963.70 Entitlement to gratuity instead of extended
leaveA member of the NSW Police Force who has acquired a right to
extended leave with pay is entitled, immediately on the termination of the
member’s services, to be paid instead of that leave the money value of
the extended leave as a gratuity in addition to any gratuity to which the
member may be otherwise entitled.71 Payment where member of the NSW Police Force has
died(1) If a member of the NSW Police Force has acquired a right to
extended leave with pay and dies before starting it, or after starting it dies
before completing it:(a) the member’s surviving spouse, or
(b) if there is no such surviving spouse, the member’s children,
(c) if there is no such surviving spouse or child, a person who, in
the opinion of the Commissioner, was, at the time of the member’s death,
a dependant relative of the member,
is entitled to receive the money value of the leave not taken, or not
completed, calculated at the rate of salary that the member received at the
time of his or her death, less any amount paid to the member in respect of the
leave not taken, or not completed.(2) If a member of the NSW Police Force with at least 5 years’
service as an adult and less than 10 years’ service dies:(a) the member’s surviving spouse, or
(c) if there is no such surviving spouse or child, the persons who, in
the opinion of the Commissioner, were, at the time of the death of the member,
dependant relatives of the member,
is or are entitled to receive the money value of the leave which would
have accrued to the member had his or her services terminated, calculated at
the rate of salary that the member was receiving at the time of his or her
death.(3) If there is a guardian of any children entitled under subclause
(1) or (2), the payment to which those children are entitled may be made to
that guardian for their maintenance, education and
advancement.(4) If there is no person entitled under subclause (1) or (2) to
receive the money value of any leave not taken or not completed by a member of
the NSW Police Force or which would have accrued to a member of the NSW Police
Force, payment in respect of that leave must be made to the member’s
personal representatives.(5) Any payment under this clause is in addition to any payment due
under any Act under which superannuation benefits are
paid.(6) If payment of the money value of leave has been made under this
clause, the Crown and the Commissioner cease to be liable for payment of any
amount in respect of that leave.(7) In this clause, surviving spouse of
a member of the NSW Police Force who has died includes any person who,
immediately before the death, was in a de facto relationship (within the
meaning of the Property (Relationships) Act
1984) with the member.Division 3 Annual leave (non-PSSES police
officers)72 Application of DivisionThis Division applies to all police officers, other than those who
are members of the NSW Police Force Senior Executive
Service.73 Entitlement to annual leave(1) Annual leave on full pay accrues to a non-commissioned police
officer at the rate of 30 working days per year.(2) Annual leave on full pay accrues to a commissioned police
officer:(a) at the rate of 25 working days per year, or
(b) at the rate of 30 working days per year if the officer qualifies
for 3 or more additional working days leave in accordance with subclause (4)
and is regularly rostered to work shift work on Sundays and public
(3) A police officer while attached to a Police Station within the
Western Division or Central Division (within the meaning of the
Crown Lands Consolidation Act 1913, as in force
immediately before its repeal) accrues additional annual leave on full pay at
the rate of 5 working days per year.(4) A police officer who is rostered to work his or her ordinary hours
on a Sunday or public holiday (a compensable shift)
on the completion of the relevant qualifying period, accrues additional annual
leave on full pay on the following basis:(a) 1 additional working day if between 4 and 10 compensable shifts
have been worked during that period,
(b) 2 additional working days if between 11 and 17 compensable shifts
(c) 3 additional working days if between 18 and 24 compensable shifts
(d) 4 additional working days if between 25 and 31 compensable shifts
(e) 5 additional working days if 32 or more compensable shifts have
been worked during that period.
(5) A reference in subclause (4) to the relevant qualifying period
is:(a) in the case of a commissioned police officer (except as provided
in paragraph (c))—a reference to the period of 12 months commencing on 1
December 1979 and to any subsequent period of 12 months,
(b) in the case of a sergeant or constable (except as provided in
paragraph (c))—a reference to the period of 12 months commencing on 1
December 1977 and to any subsequent period of 12 months,
(c) if a police officer leaves the NSW Police Force before the end of
a 12-month period referred to in paragraph (a) or (b)—a reference, in
relation to that officer, to the period from the commencement of that 12-month
period to the date on which the officer ceases to be a police
(6) A police officer accrues additional annual leave on full pay at
the rate of 1 working day for each holiday publicly observed throughout the
State, other than the days on which New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good
Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Queen’s Birthday,
Labour Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day are publicly
observed.74 Excess annual leave(1) Police officers who are authorised to grant annual leave must
ensure that any excess annual leave granted to any police officer in any
calendar year is deducted from the officer’s annual leave entitlement in
the next succeeding calendar year.(2) Nothing in subclause (1) affects the entitlement of a police
officer to accrue 2 years’ annual leave.75 Limits on accumulation(1) Annual leave accrued and not taken by a police officer owing to
the exigencies of the NSW Police Force, or for any other reason the
Commissioner considers sufficient, accumulates up to a maximum of:(a) 60 working days, in the case of:(i) a non-commissioned police officer, or
(ii) a commissioned police officer to whom clause 73 (2) (b) applies,
(b) 50 working days, in the case of a commissioned police officer
(other than a commissioned police officer to whom clause 73 (2) (b)
(2) Subject to this clause, all annual leave accruing in excess of the
relevant maximum number of working days is
forfeited.(3) The Commissioner may direct a police officer to take, at such time
as is convenient to the working of the NSW Police Force, annual leave accrued,
but as far as practicable the wishes of the officer concerned are to be taken
into consideration in directing the time for the taking of
leave.(4) If the Commissioner is satisfied that a police officer is
prevented from taking an amount of annual leave sufficient to reduce the
accrued leave below the relevant maximum number of working days, the leave
accrued in excess of the relevant maximum number of working days is, if the
Commissioner so directs, not to be forfeited.(5) If the Commissioner has given a direction under subclause (4), the
Commissioner is, at that time or as soon as practicable after that time, to
give to the police officer a direction under subclause (3) in respect of the
leave accrued in excess of the relevant maximum number of working
days.(6) If any such police officer does not take leave in accordance with
any direction referred to in subclause (5), all leave accrued to that officer
in excess of the relevant maximum number of working days is then
forfeited.76 Termination of services(1) A police officer who resigns or retires or whose services are
otherwise terminated (except by death) is, on cessation of employment,
entitled to be paid immediately, instead of annual leave accrued and remaining
untaken, the money value of that leave as a
gratuity.(2) An officer to whom subclause (1) applies may elect to take either
the whole or part of the annual leave accrued and remaining untaken at
cessation of active duty as annual leave on full pay instead of taking the
money value of that leave as a gratuity.(3) If an officer has acquired a right to annual leave with pay and
dies before entering on it, or after entering on it dies before its
termination:(a) the officer’s surviving spouse, or
(b) if there is no such surviving spouse, the officer’s
the opinion of the Commissioner, was, at the time of the officer’s
death, a dependant relative of the officer,
is entitled to receive the money value of the leave not
taken.(4) If there is a guardian of any children entitled under subclause
(3), the payment to which those children are entitled may be made to that
guardian for their maintenance, education and
advancement.(5) If there is no person entitled under subclause (3) to receive the
money value of any leave not taken or not completed by an officer or which
would have accrued to an officer, the payment is to be made to the
officer’s personal representatives.(6) If payment of the money value of leave has been made under this
a police officer who has died includes any person who, immediately before the
death, was in a de facto relationship (within the meaning of the Property (Relationships) Act 1984)
with the officer.77 Accrual of annual leave while on extended leave, sick
leave(1) Annual leave accrues in respect of any period a police officer is
on extended leave on full pay, but during one-half only of any period of
extended leave on half pay.(2) Annual leave accrues in respect of any period during which a
police officer is on sick leave (whether with or without pay) and in respect
of any period of leave without pay granted on account of incapacity for which
compensation has been authorised to be paid under the Workers Compensation Act
1987.78 Adjustment for excess leave on termination of
services(1) If any police officer ceases to be a police officer during but
before the end of a calendar year, the officer is to be taken to have been
entitled for that year to annual leave in respect only of the period from the
commencement of that year to the date on which the officer so ceases to be a
police officer, and that leave is to be calculated as a proportionate part of
the entitlement for that year.(2) It is a condition on which any annual leave is granted or taken
that when a police officer ceases to be such an officer a sum of money
equivalent to the value, calculated at the rate of pay the officer is
receiving at the date he or she ceases to be such an officer, of all annual
leave the officer has had in excess of that to which the officer was entitled
must be repaid by the officer to the Commissioner on
demand.(3) In addition to the other means of recovering it, the sum of money
referred to in subclause (2) or any part of it may be deducted from any pay or
other money due to the officer.Division 4 Annual leave (PSSES police officers,
administrative officers and temporary employees)79 Application of DivisionThis Division applies to all members of the NSW Police Force,
other than those who are police officers to whom Division 3
applies.80 Entitlement to annual leave(1) Annual leave on full pay accrues to members of the NSW Police
Force at the rate of 20 working days per year.(2) Subject to the approval of the Commissioner, additional annual
leave on full pay accrues to members of the NSW Police Force indefinitely
stationed in the Western or Central Division of the State at the rate of 5
working days per year.(3) Annual leave accrues from month to month only, but for the purpose
of calculating annual leave which may be due on the cessation of employment,
credit is to be given for periods of service of less than 1
month.(4) In this clause, Western or
Central Division of the State means the Western Division or Central
Division within the meaning of the Crown Lands Consolidation Act
1913, as in force immediately before its
repeal.81 Limits on accumulation(1) Annual leave accrued and not taken by a member of the NSW Police
Force owing to the exigencies of the NSW Police Force, or for any other reason
the Commissioner considers sufficient, accumulates up to a maximum of 40
working days.(2) Subject to this clause, all annual leave accruing in excess of 40
working days is forfeited.(3) The Commissioner may direct a member of the NSW Police Force to
take, at such time as is convenient to the working of the NSW Police Force,
annual leave accrued, but as far as practicable the wishes of the member
concerned are to be taken into consideration in directing the time for the
taking of leave.(4) If the Commissioner is satisfied that a member of the NSW Police
Force is prevented from taking an amount of annual leave sufficient to reduce
the accrued leave below 40 working days, the leave accrued in excess of 40
working days is, if the Commissioner so directs, not to be
forfeited.(5) If the Commissioner has given a direction under subclause (4), the
Commissioner is, at that time or as soon as practicable thereafter, to give to
the member a direction under subclause (3) in respect of the leave accrued in
excess of 40 working days.(6) If any such member does not take leave in accordance with any
direction referred to in subclause (5), all leave accrued to that member in
excess of 40 working days is then forfeited.82 Miscellaneous(1) Annual leave does not accrue to a member of the NSW Police Force
in respect of any period of absence from duty without pay or without
leave.(2) Despite subclause (1), annual leave accrues in respect of:(a) any period of leave without pay granted on account of incapacity
for which compensation has been authorised to be paid under the Workers Compensation Act 1987,
(b) any period of sick leave without pay, and
(c) any other period of leave without pay, not exceeding 5 working
days in any period of 12 months.
(3) If a member of the NSW Police Force takes extended leave on half
pay, the period of that leave is to be taken into account to the extent of
one-half of the leave only in calculating the member’s accrual of annual
leave.(4) A member of the NSW Police Force who resigns or retires or whose
services are otherwise terminated (except by death) is, on cessation of
employment, entitled to be paid immediately, instead of annual leave accrued
and remaining untaken or unforfeited, the money value of that leave as a
gratuity.(5) A member of the NSW Police Force to whom subclause (4) applies may
elect to take either the whole or part of the annual leave accrued and
remaining untaken or unforfeited at cessation of active duty as annual leave
on full pay instead of taking the money value of that leave as a
gratuity.(6) If a member of the NSW Police Force has acquired a right to annual
leave with pay and dies before entering on it, or after entering on it dies
before its termination:(a) the member’s surviving spouse, or
(b) if there is no such surviving spouse, the children of the member,
the opinion of the Commissioner, was, at the time of the death of the member,
taken.(7) If there is a guardian of any children entitled under subclause
(6), the payment to which those children are entitled may be made to that
advancement.(8) If there is no person entitled under subclause (6) or (7) to
Force, the payment is to be made to the personal representative of the
member.(9) If payment of the money value of leave has been made under this
clause, no proceedings may be brought against the Commissioner or Crown for
payment of any amount in respect of that leave.(10) In this clause, surviving spouse
of a member of the NSW Police Force who has died includes any person who,
1984) with the member.Division 5 Adoption, maternity and parental leave83 Adoption leave(1) A member of the NSW Police Force who adopts, and becomes the
primary care-giver for, a child:(a) if the child has not commenced school at the date of the taking of
custody—is entitled to be granted adoption leave for a maximum period of
(b) if the child has commenced school at that date—may be
granted adoption leave for such period (not exceeding 12 months on a full-time
basis) as the Commissioner may determine.
(2) Adoption leave referred to in subclause (1) (a):(a) may be taken full-time for a period not exceeding 12 months,
(b) may be taken part-time over a period not exceeding 2 years,
(c) may be taken partly full-time and partly part-time over a
proportionate period,
as the Commissioner may permit.(3) Adoption leave commences on the date when the member takes custody
of the child concerned, whether that date is before or after the date on which
a court makes an order for the adoption of the child by the
member.(4) A member of the NSW Police Force who resumes duty immediately on
the expiration of adoption leave:(a) if the position occupied by the member immediately before the
commencement of that leave still exists—is entitled to be placed in that
(b) if the position so occupied by the member has ceased to
exist—is entitled to be appointed (subject to the availability of other
suitable positions) to another position for which the member is qualified in
accordance with the Act and this Regulation.
(5) Except as otherwise provided by subclause (6), adoption leave is
to be granted without pay.(6) A member of the NSW Police Force who:(a) applies for adoption leave within such time and in such manner as
the Commissioner may from time to time determine, and
(b) prior to the commencement of adoption leave, completes not less
than 40 weeks’ continuous service,
is entitled to payment at his or her ordinary rate of pay for a period of
3 weeks of adoption leave or the period of adoption leave taken, whichever is
the shorter period.84 Maternity leave(1) In this clause:birth
includes stillbirth.expected date of
birth, in relation to a member of the NSW Police Force who is
pregnant, means a date specified by a medical practitioner to be the date on
which the medical practitioner expects the member to give
birth.(2) A member of the NSW Police Force who is pregnant is, subject to
this clause, entitled to be granted maternity leave:(a) for a period (not exceeding 9 weeks on a full-time basis) prior to
the expected date of birth, and
(b) for a maximum period of 12 months after the actual date of
(3) Maternity leave referred to in subclause (2) (b):(a) may be taken full-time for a period not exceeding 12 months,
as the Commissioner may permit.(4) A member of the NSW Police Force who has applied for or been
granted maternity leave must, as soon as practicable after the end of her
pregnancy (whether by the birth of a living child or otherwise), notify the
Commissioner that her pregnancy has ended and the date on which it
ended.(5) A member of the NSW Police Force who has been granted maternity
leave and whose child is stillborn may elect to take available sick leave
instead of maternity leave.(6) A member of the NSW Police Force who resumes duty immediately on
the expiration of maternity leave:(a) if the position occupied by her immediately before the
commencement of that leave still exists, is entitled to be placed in that
(b) if the position so occupied by her has ceased to exist, is
entitled to be appointed (subject to the availability of other suitable
positions) to another position for which she is qualified in accordance with
the Act and this Regulation.
(7) Except as otherwise provided by subclause (8), maternity leave is
to be granted without pay.(8) A member of the NSW Police Force who:(a) applies for maternity leave within such time and in such manner as
(b) prior to the commencement of maternity leave, completes not less
is entitled to payment at her ordinary rate of pay for a period not
exceeding 9 weeks of maternity leave or the period of maternity leave taken,
whichever is the shorter period.85 Parental leave(1) The Commissioner may, subject to such conditions as may from time
to time be determined by the Commissioner, grant parental leave for a period
not exceeding 12 months to a member of the NSW Police Force who becomes a
parent but is not entitled to maternity leave or adoption
leave.(2) Parental leave may commence at any time up to 2 years from the
date of birth or adoption of the child.(3) Parental leave:(a) may be taken full-time for a period not exceeding 12 months,
proportionate period.
(4) A member of the NSW Police Force who resumes duty immediately on
the expiration of parental leave:(a) if the position occupied by him or her immediately before the
(b) if the position so occupied by him or her has ceased to
suitable positions) to another position for which he or she is qualified in
(5) Parental leave is to be granted without
pay.86 Accrual of leave while on maternity leave or adoption
leave(1) For the purpose of accrual of leave by a member of the NSW Police
Force:(a) any period of maternity leave or adoption leave in respect of
which payment was made at the rate of full pay is to be counted as service,
(b) half of any period of maternity leave or adoption leave in respect
of which payment was made at the rate of half pay is to be counted as
(2) For the purpose of accrual of leave by a member of the NSW Police
Force, any period of maternity leave, adoption leave or parental leave taken
as leave without pay is not to be counted as service except as provided by
Division 2.87 Incremental progression while on maternity leave, adoption
leave or parental leaveFor the purpose of payment of any increment to a member of the NSW
Police Force:(a) a period of maternity leave or adoption leave in respect of which
payment was made at the rate of full pay or half pay is to be counted as
(b) a period of any maternity leave, adoption leave or parental leave
without pay is not to be counted as service.
Division 6 Family and community service leave88 Commissioner may grant family and community service
leave(1) The Commissioner may grant family and community service leave to a
member of the NSW Police Force:(a) for reasons related to the family responsibilities of the member,
(b) for reasons related to the performance of community service by the
(c) in a case of pressing necessity.
(2) A member of the NSW Police Force is not to be granted family and
community service leave for attendance at court to answer a criminal charge
unless the Commissioner approves the grant of leave in the particular
case.89 Maximum amount of family and community service
leave(1) The maximum amount of family and community service leave on full
pay that may be granted to a member of the NSW Police Force is:(a) two and a half working days during the first year of service, and
5 working days in any period of 2 years after the first year of service,
(b) one working day for each year of service after 2 years’
continuous service, minus any period of family and community service already
taken by the member,
whichever is the greater.(2) The Commissioner may grant up to 5 days’ family and
community service leave without pay to a member of the NSW Police Force in any
period of one year if the amount of paid family and community service leave
available to the member for that period has been
used.(3) The amount of any family and community service leave without pay
that may be granted under subclause (2) in any period of one year is to be
reduced by the amount of any paid family and community service leave already
taken by the member in the same period.(4) Additional paid family and community service leave may be granted
to a member of the NSW Police Force to care for a person for whose care the
member is responsible if the grant of such leave is authorised by a
determination of the Public Employment Office.(5) Family and community service leave may be granted under subclause
(4) only if the member has accrued sick leave since 12 May 1995 for the period
of leave and, if granted, the family and community service leave so granted
replaces that sick leave.(6) A reference in this clause to family and community service leave
granted to a member of the NSW Police Force includes a reference to short
leave granted to the member before the commencement of this
clause.Division 7 Leave without pay90 Leave without pay for police officers(1) The Commissioner may grant leave without pay to a police officer
for a period not exceeding 3 years if good and sufficient reason is
shown.(2) Leave without pay is subject to such conditions as the
Commissioner may from time to time determine.(3) Leave without pay may be granted on a full-time or a part-time
basis.(4) Leave without pay is not to be counted as service for the purposes
of:(a) accrual of annual leave or sick leave, or
(b) the payment of any increment.
(5) Leave without pay is not to be counted as service for the purposes
of:(a) any qualification for promotion within the rank of constable,
(b) the period of any probation.
(6) This clause does not apply to leave without pay that is sick
leave, maternity leave, adoption leave or parental
leave.91 Leave without pay for administrative officers and
temporary employees(1) The Commissioner may grant leave without pay to an administrative
officer or temporary employee if good and sufficient reason is
basis.(4) If an administrative officer or temporary employee is granted
leave without pay for a period not exceeding 14 consecutive calendar days, pay
may be allowed by the Commissioner for such days occurring during that leave
as are public holidays throughout the State.(5) An administrative officer or temporary employee who has been
granted leave without pay may, with the approval of the Commissioner, elect to
take available annual or extended leave instead of leave without
pay.Division 8 Sick leave92 Authority to grant sick leave(1) If the Commissioner is satisfied that a member of the NSW Police
Force is unable to perform his or her duty because of illness, the
Commissioner:(a) must, subject to this Division, grant to the member sick leave on
full pay, and
(b) may, subject to this Division, grant to the member sick leave
without pay if the absence of the member exceeds the entitlement of the member
under this Division to sick leave on full pay.
(2) A member of the NSW Police Force may elect to take available
annual or extended leave instead of sick leave without
pay.93 Requirements for medical certificate(1) A member of the NSW Police Force absent from duty because of
illness:(a) in respect of any such absence in excess of 3 consecutive working
days, must furnish a medical certificate to the Commissioner,
(b) in respect of any such absence of 3 consecutive working days or
less, must if required to do so by the Commissioner, furnish a medical
(2) Despite subclause (1), the Commissioner may at any time require a
member of the NSW Police Force who has been granted sick leave to furnish
medical evidence of the inability of the member to resume
duty.(3) If a member of the NSW Police Force applying for sick leave
furnishes a medical certificate which appears to the Commissioner to indicate
that the condition of the member does not warrant the grant of sick leave,
that application together with that medical certificate is to be referred
immediately by the Commissioner to a medical practitioner for
consideration.(4) The nature of the leave to be granted to a member of the NSW
Police Force in respect of an application referred to in subclause (3) is to
be determined by the Commissioner on the advice of a medical
practitioner.(5) If sick leave is not granted to a member of the NSW Police Force
in respect of an application referred to in subclause (3), the Commissioner
is, as far as practicable, to take into account the wishes of the member
concerned when determining the nature of the leave to be granted in respect of
the application.(6) A member of the NSW Police Force may elect to have an application
for sick leave dealt with confidentially by a medical practitioner in
accordance with such procedures as may be determined from time to time by the
Commissioner.(7) If a member of the NSW Police Force who is on annual leave or
extended leave furnishes to the Commissioner a satisfactory medical
certificate in respect of illness occurring during that leave, the
Commissioner may, subject to the provisions of this Division relating to sick
leave, grant sick leave to the member for the following period:(a) in the case of a member of the NSW Police Force on annual leave,
the period set out in the medical certificate,
(b) in the case of a member of the NSW Police Force on extended leave,
the period set out in the medical certificate, unless that period is less than
(8) Subclause (7) applies to all members of the NSW Police Force other
than those on leave prior to resignation or termination of services, unless
the resignation or termination of services amounts to a
retirement.94 Sick leave entitlements(1) Sick leave on full pay accrues to a member of the NSW Police Force
at the rate of 15 days each calendar year, and any such accrued leave which is
not taken is cumulative.(2) Sick leave on full pay accrues at the beginning of the calendar
year, but if a member of the NSW Police Force is appointed during a calendar
year, sick leave on full pay accrues on the date the member commences duty at
the rate of one and a quarter days for each complete month before the next 1
January.(3) In the case of a member of the NSW Police Force employed as a
public servant on 1 May 1988:(a) sick leave on full pay for the calendar year commencing 1 January
1988 accrues at the rate of 10 days, and
(b) in addition to that 10 days, the member is to be credited with
sick leave on full pay in relation to service before 1 May 1988 for the
following number of days less the number of days of sick leave on full pay
previously granted to the member:(i) after completion of the first year of service and before
completion of the second year of service—20 working
(ii) after completion of the second year of service and before
completion of the fifth year of service—40 working
(iii) after completion of the fifth year of service—60 working
days plus an additional 10 working days for each completed year of service
(4) Except as otherwise provided by this Division or otherwise
determined by the Commissioner, only service as a member of the NSW Police
Force or as a public servant is to be taken into account for the purpose of
calculating sick leave due.(5) For the purposes of determining the amount of sick leave accrued
where sick leave is granted on less than full pay, the amount of sick leave
granted is to be converted to its full pay
equivalent.95 Payment during initial period of service(1) No more than 5 days’ sick leave on full pay is to be granted
to a member of the NSW Police Force during the first 3 months of service
unless a satisfactory medical certificate in respect of each absence is
furnished.(2) On completion of the first 12 months’ service, payment may
be made to a member of the NSW Police Force for such portion of sick leave
taken without pay during the first 3 months of that service as, with the
addition of all sick leave on full pay granted during that period of 12
months, does not exceed a total of 15 working days.96 Procedure where workers compensation claimed(1) This clause applies where a member of the NSW Police Force is or
becomes unable to attend for duty or to continue on duty in circumstances
which may give the member a right to claim compensation under the Workers Compensation Act
1987.(2) If a member of the NSW Police Force has made a claim for any such
compensation, the member may, pending the determination of that claim and
subject to the provisions of this Division relating to sick leave and to
subclauses (4) and (7), be granted by the Commissioner sick leave on full pay
for which the member is eligible, and if that claim is accepted the equivalent
period of any such sick leave is to be restored to the credit of the
member.(3) A member of the NSW Police Force who continues in receipt of
compensation after the completion of the period of 26 weeks referred to in
section 36 of the Workers Compensation Act
1987 may, subject to the provisions of this Division relating
to sick leave and to subclause (7), be paid an amount representing the
difference between the amount of compensation payable under that Act and the
ordinary rate of pay of the member, but sick leave equivalent to the amount of
the difference so paid is to be debited against the
member.(4) If a member of the NSW Police Force referred to in subclause (1)
notifies the Commissioner that he or she does not intend to make a claim for
any such compensation, sick leave on full pay is not to be granted unless the
Commissioner determines that in the circumstances of the case sick leave on
full pay should be granted.(5) If a member of the NSW Police Force who is required to submit to a
medical examination under the Workers
Compensation Act 1987 in relation to a claim for compensation
under that Act refuses to submit to or in any way obstructs any such
examination, the member is not to be granted sick leave on full pay until that
examination has taken place and a medical certificate has been given
indicating that the member is not fit to resume
duty.(6) If, as a result of any such medical examination in relation to a
member of the NSW Police Force:(a) a certificate is given under the Workers Compensation Act 1987
setting out the condition and fitness for employment of the member or the kind
of employment for which the member is fit, and
(b) the Commissioner makes available to the member employment falling
within the terms of that certificate, and
(c) the member refuses or fails to resume or perform the employment so
all payments in accordance with this clause are to cease from the date of
that refusal or failure.(7) Despite subclause (2) or (3), if there is a commutation of weekly
payments of compensation by the payment of a lump sum pursuant to section 51
of the Workers Compensation Act
1987, there will then be no further sick leave granted on full
pay.97 Procedure where other claim has been made(1) This clause applies if the circumstances of any injury to or
illness of a member of the NSW Police Force may give rise to a claim for
damages or to compensation, other than compensation under the Workers Compensation Act
1987.(2) Sick leave on full pay may, subject to and in accordance with this
Division, be granted to a member of the NSW Police Force on completion by the
member of an undertaking in a form approved by the Commissioner:(a) that any such claim if made will include a claim for the value of
any period of sick leave on full pay granted, and
(b) that, if the member receives or recovers damages or compensation
pursuant to that claim for loss of salary or wages during any such period of
sick leave, the member will repay to the Commissioner such money as is paid by
the Commissioner in respect of any such period of sick
(3) Sick leave on full pay is not to be granted to a member of the NSW
Police Force who refuses or fails to complete such an undertaking, except with
the express approval of the Commissioner given on the grounds that the refusal
or failure is unavoidable in the circumstances.(4) On repayment made to the Commissioner pursuant to an undertaking
given by a member of the NSW Police Force, sick leave equivalent to that
repayment, calculated at the ordinary rate of pay of the member, is to be
restored to the credit of the member.98 Sick leave for police officers appointed before
1.1.95(1) This clause applies to police officers appointed before 1 January
1995 who are contributors to the Police Superannuation
Fund.(2) Any such police officer who is absent from duty because of
infirmity of body or mind is to be allowed full pay for the whole of the
period of the absence if the Commissioner so approves:(a) if the absence from duty is occasioned by infirmity arising from a
wound or injury received in the actual execution of the duty of his or her
(b) if the absence from duty is the result of an injury (within the
meaning of the Workers Compensation Act
1987) for which compensation would be payable (if the officer
were a worker under that Act) under section 10 or 11 of that
(3) A police officer is not to be allowed sick pay pursuant to this
clause if the infirmity, wound or injury arises from his or her own
misconduct.Division 9 Miscellaneous99 Military leave for members(1) The Commissioner may, during the period of 12 months commencing on
1 July each year, grant to a member of the NSW Police Force who is a volunteer
part-time member of the Defence Forces military leave on full pay for such
absence from duty as is necessarily involved:(a) in respect of periods of annual training not exceeding in the
aggregate:(i) in the case of a member of the Naval Forces, 13 calendar days,
(ii) in the case of a member of the Military Forces, 14 calendar days,
(iii) in the case of a member of the Air Force, 16 calendar days,
(b) in respect of attendance at schools, classes or courses of
instruction not exceeding in the aggregate:(i) in the case of a member of the Naval Forces, 13 calendar days,
(iii) in the case of a member of the Air Force, 16 calendar
(2) Despite subclause (1), if the commanding officer certifies in
writing that it is necessary for a particular member of the NSW Police Force
to attend on days additional to those specified in that subclause, the
Commissioner may grant to that officer military leave on full pay for a
further period not exceeding in the aggregate 4 days in any 1
year.(3) Applications for military leave are to be accompanied by
satisfactory evidence of the necessity for
attendance.(4) At the expiration of military leave, a member of the NSW Police
Force must furnish to the Commissioner a certificate of attendance signed by
the commanding officer or other responsible
officer.100 Special leave generally(1) Special leave on full pay is to be granted to police officers and
administrative officers:(a) for the purpose of attending at any examination under the Act or
this Regulation, and
(b) up to a maximum of 5 days in any 1 year—for the purpose of
attending at any other examination approved by the Commissioner for the
(2) Special leave granted under subclause (1) for the purposes of
attending at an examination is to include leave for any necessary travel to or
from the place at which the examination is held.(3) Special leave on full pay may be granted to police officers and
administrative officers for such other purposes and during such periods and
subject to such conditions as may be determined from time to time by the
Public Employment Office.101 Special leave to attend as witness(1) An administrative officer or temporary employee who is subpoenaed
or called as a witness by the Crown (whether in right of the Commonwealth or
in right of any State or a Territory of the Commonwealth) is:(a) to be granted, for the whole of the period necessary to attend as
such a witness, special leave on full pay, and
(b) to pay to the Commissioner all money paid to the administrative
officer or temporary employee under or in respect of any such subpoena or
call, other than any such money so paid in respect of reimbursement of
necessary expenses properly incurred in answer to that subpoena or
(2) An administrative officer or temporary employee who is subpoenaed
or called as a witness otherwise than as referred to in subclause (1) is, for
the whole of the period necessary to attend as such a witness, to be granted
at the sole election of the administrative officer or temporary
employee:(a) subject to this Part, annual leave on full pay,
(b) leave without pay.
(3) This clause does not apply to an administrative officer or
temporary employee who is subpoenaed or called as a witness in an official
capacity.102 Weekly rest days for police officers(1) Police officers are to ensure that weekly rest days are equitably
distributed among police officers in their charge.(2) Police officers are, as far as practicable, to be allowed off duty
every alternate Sunday.Part 7 Allowances103 Travelling, subsistence and other allowances(1) The travelling and subsistence allowances and other allowances for
members of the NSW Police Force are those provided in awards, agreements under
section 86 of the Act or determinations under section 85 of the
Act.(2) Any allowance provided in the Police Rules 1977 immediately before
the repeal of those Rules continues to apply to police officers until
provision is made in respect of the allowance as referred to in subclause
(1).(3) Any allowance provided from time to time under the Public Sector Management Act 1988
for officers and temporary employees of the Public Service continues to apply
to administrative officers and temporary employees of the NSW Police Force
until provision is made in respect of the allowance as referred to in
subclause (1).Part 8 Miscellaneous104 Annual report to MinisterThe Commissioner is required to report annually to the Minister on
the general state of the NSW Police Force, including its numerical strength,
distribution, general efficiency, the increase or diminution of crime, the
establishment of new police stations and on such other matters as may be
required by the Minister.105 Capitalisation factors under section 216AAFor each age specified in Column 1 of Schedule 1, the
capitalisation factors specified in Column 2 of that Schedule (for males) and
Column 3 of that Schedule (for females) are prescribed for the purposes of
section 216AA of the Act.106 Fees and charges payable to Commissioner under section
208(1) The Commissioner is entitled to demand from a person (including a
public authority or local council) such fees and charges as the Commissioner
may from time to time determine with respect to the following services
provided to the person, at the person’s request, by a member of the NSW
Police Force:(a) the processing, on behalf of the person, of penalty notices issued
by or on behalf of the person,
(b) the provision to the person of training services in connection
with the procedures to be followed in relation to the issuing of penalty
(2) The Commissioner is entitled to demand from a person (including a
public authority or local council) amounts for the provision of supplementary
policing services calculated in the manner agreed between the Commissioner and
the person if:(a) the services are provided at the request of the person,
(b) the services are provided in accordance with conditions agreed
between the Commissioner and the person.
(3), (4) (Repealed)(5) In this clause:penalty
notice has the same meaning as it has in the Fines Act 1996.supplementary
policing service means a service (other than a service described in
section 208 (1) of the Act) that is provided by a police officer who would not
otherwise be rostered for duty.107 Bodies authorised to carry on business under operating
name that includes “police”: section 204AThe following bodies of persons are declared to be bodies to which
section 204A of the Act does not apply:Justice & Police MuseumPolice & Community Youth Clubs Pty LtdPolice LegacyPolice Credit UnionAny body that has, among its primary objects, the object of
providing public entertainment (other than a body that also has, among its
primary objects, the object of promoting or conducting any sporting
activity)108 Construction of certain references(1) A reference in any Act or instrument to the Police Service Act 1990 includes a
reference to the Police Act
1990.(2) This clause is taken to have commenced on 12 July 2002 (being the
date on which the name of the Act was changed from the Police Service Act 1990 to the
1990).109 Prescription of police officers awardFor the purposes of the definition of police officers award in
clause 68 of Schedule 4 to the Act, the Crown
Employees (Police Officers Death and Disability) Award 2005 is
prescribed.110 Review of promotion system(1) The Minister is to review the promotion system established for
non-executive police officers by the amendments made to the Act and this
Regulation by the Police Amendment (Police
Promotions) Act 2006.(2) The review is to be undertaken as soon as possible after 2 years
after the establishment of the first promotion list under that system and is
to be completed within 6 months.Schedule 1 Capitalisation factors(Clause 105)
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 1ContinuedColumn 2ContinuedColumn 3ContinuedAgeMaleFemaleAgeMaleFemale193.5683.626452.8652.966203.5523.610462.8242.928213.5343.594472.7822.888223.5163.576482.7382.847233.4983.559492.6932.805243.4783.540502.6472.762253.4583.522512.5992.717263.4383.502522.5502.671273.4163.482532.5002.624283.3943.460542.4492.575293.3713.439552.3962.525303.3473.416562.3422.473313.3223.393572.2862.420323.2963.368582.2302.365333.2693.343592.1722.309343.2413.317602.1122.251353.2133.290612.0502.192363.1833.262621.9872.131373.1523.234631.9232.069383.1203.204641.8582.006393.0873.173651.7921.941403.0533.141661.7251.876413.0183.108671.6571.811422.9823.074681.5891.744432.9443.039691.5211.678442.9053.003701.4531.611Historical notesThe following abbreviations are used in the Historical notes:
Am amended LW legislation website Sch Schedule Cl clause No number Schs Schedules Cll clauses p page Sec section Div Division pp pages Secs sections Divs Divisions Reg Regulation Subdiv Subdivision GG Government Gazette Regs Regulations Subdivs Subdivisions Ins inserted Rep repealed Subst substituted Table of amending instrumentsPolice Service
Regulation 2000 published in Gazette No 109 of 25.8.2000, p
8228 and amended as follows:Police Service Amendment (Eligibility
Lists) Regulation 2000 (GG No 168 of 22.12.2000, p
13545)Police Service Amendment (IPB Fees and
Charges) Regulation 2001 (GG No 132 of 31.8.2001, p
7200)Police Service Amendment (Charges for
Supplementary Policing Services) Regulation 2002 (GG No 94 of
7.6.2002, p 3492)Police Service Amendment (NSW Police)
Act 2002 No 51. Assented to 4.7.2002. Date of commencement of
Sch 2.13, 12.7.2002, sec 2 (1) and GG No 116 of 12.7.2002, p 5226.Law Enforcement (Powers and
Responsibilities) Act 2002 No 103. Assented to 29.11.2002.
Date of commencement of Sch 4, 1.12.2005, sec 2 and GG No 45 of 15.4.2005, p
1356.Police Amendment (Appointments) Regulation
2003 (GG No 39 of 7.2.2003, p 790)Police Amendment (Special Leave Benefit)
Regulation 2003 (GG No 116 of 25.7.2003, p 7449)Police Amendment (Supplementary Policing)
Regulation 2004 (GG No 124 of 23.7.2004, p 6030)Police Amendment (NSW Police Medal)
Regulation 2004 (GG No 195 of 3.12.2004, p 8913)
2006(11)Police Amendment (Death and
Disability) Regulation 2006. GG No 7 of 13.1.2006, p
89.Date of commencement, 30.1.2006, cl 2.
No 63Police Amendment (Police
2007(32)Police Amendment (Drug and Alcohol
Testing) Regulation 2007. GG No 22 of 1.2.2007, p 576.Date of commencement, 1.2.2007, cl 2.
(122)Police Amendment (Promotion
Reviews) Regulation 2007. GG No 36 of 2.3.2007, p 1476.Date of commencement, 2.3.2007, cl 2.
Provisions) Act 2008. Assented to 1.7.2008.Date of commencement of Sch 2.42, assent, sec 2
Cl 1Subst 2002 No 51, Sch 2.13
[2].Cl 3Am 2002 No 51, Sch 2.13 [3]; 2007 (32), Sch 1
[2].Cl 6AIns 22.12.2000. Rep 2006 No 63, Sch 2
[2].Cl 12Am 2002 No 51, Sch 2.13 [4].Cl 13Am 2002 No 51, Sch 2.13 [5];
7.2.2003.Cl 16Am 7.2.2003; 2006 No 63, Sch 2
[3].Part 2, Div 2A (cll 18A–18C)Ins 7.2.2003. Subst 2006 No 63, Sch 2
[4].Part 2, Div 2BIns 7.2.2003. Subst 2006 No 63, Sch 2
[4].Cll 18D, 18EIns 7.2.2003. Subst 2006 No 63, Sch 2
[4].Part 2, Div 2CIns 7.2.2003. Subst 2006 No 63, Sch 2
[4].Cll 18F, 18GIns 7.2.2003. Subst 2006 No 63, Sch 2
[4].Part 2, Div 2D, headingIns 2006 No 63, Sch 2 [4]. Am 2007 (122), Sch 1
[1].Part 2, Div 2DIns 2006 No 63, Sch 2 [4].Cll 18H, 18IIns 7.2.2003. Subst 2006 No 63, Sch 2
[4].Cll 18J–18NIns 2006 No 63, Sch 2 [4].Part 2, Div 2E, Subdivs 1–7 (cll
18O–18ZE)Ins 2007 (122), Sch 1 [2].Cl 25Am 7.2.2003.Part 2, Div 8A (cl 32A)Ins 3.12.2004.Cl 34Am 25.7.2003.Cl 43Rep 2002 No 103, Sch 4.69.Cl 46Am 2007 (32), Sch 1
[3]–[5].Part 5, headingAm 2007 (32), Sch 1 [6].Cl 47Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [7]–[10]; 2007 No 99, Sch
2.9 [1] [2].Cl 48Am 2005 No 4, Sch 2.5; 2007 (32), Sch 1
[11].Cl 49Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [12] [13]; 2007 No 99, Sch 2.9
[3].Cl 50Am 2008 No 62, Sch 2.42.Cl 51Am 2007 No 99, Sch 2.9 [3].Cl 52Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [14]; 2007 No 99, Sch 2.9
[3].Cl 53Am 2007 No 99, Sch 2.9 [3].Cl 54Am 2007 (32), Sch 1
[13]–[15].Cl 55Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [13] [15].Cl 56Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [13]–[15]; 2007 No 99,
Sch 2.9 [3].Cl 58Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [15] [16]; 2007 No 99, Sch 2.9
[3].Cl 59Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [15]; 2007 No 99, Sch 2.9
[3].Cl 60Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [13].Cl 61Am 2007 No 99, Sch 2.9 [4].Cl 62Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [11] [13].Cl 63Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [13] [17].Cl 64Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [13] [15] [17]
[18].Cl 65Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [15]; 2007 No 99, Sch 2.9
[5].Cl 66Am 2002 No 51, Sch 2.13 [6].Cl 69Am 2005 No 85, Sch 2.2 [1]
[2].Cl 105Am 2005 No 112, sec 5.Cl 106Subst 31.8.2001. Am 7.6.2002;
23.7.2004.Cl 107Ins 2002 No 51, Sch 2.13 [7]. Am
7.2.2003.Cl 108Ins 7.2.2003.Cl 109Ins 2006 (11), cl 3.Cl 110Ins 2006 No 63, Sch 2 [5].The whole RegulationAm 2002 No 51, Sch 2.13 [1] (“the Police
Service”, “Police Service” and “NSW Police
instead); 2006 No 63, Sch 2 [1] (“section 73” omitted wherever
occurring, “section 80” inserted instead).The whole Regulation (except the definition of
Police Code of
Conduct in cl 3)Am 2007 (32), Sch 1 [1] (“NSW Police”