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Corrections Act 2004

Corrections system - Statutory roles and responsibilities - Other persons with other powers and functions in relation to prisoners

21: Protection of officers in discharge of functions

You could also call this:

"Corrections officers have the same powers as police officers when doing their job"

When you are working as a corrections officer, you have the same powers and protections as a police officer. This means you are treated the same as a police constable when you are doing your job. You get the same authority and privileges as a member of the police while you are working in that role.

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Part 2Corrections system
Statutory roles and responsibilities: Other persons with other powers and functions in relation to prisoners

21Protection of officers in discharge of functions

  1. Every officer, while acting in that capacity, has all the powers, authority, protections, and privileges of a member of the Police (including a constable).

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