384DUse of dogs for searching

1. In exercising a power of search conferred by sections 384B and 384C, a member of staff may have with the staff member, and use for the purposes of searching, any dog trained for that purpose.

2. A dog must not be used unless it is under the control of another person (being a Police employee, or a Customs officer, or a member of the Armed Forces, or an employee of the Department of Corrections), who may accompany the member of staff for the purposes of the search.

3. A member of staff who uses a dog for the purposes of searching any child or young person must conduct the search with decency and sensitivity and in a manner that—

4. affords to the child or young person being searched the greatest degree of dignity consistent with the purpose of the search; and
5. prevents the dog coming into physical contact with the child or young person during the search.