73Staff officersS
(1)The inspectors of constabulary may—
(a)appoint staff officers, on such terms and conditions as they may determine, for the purpose of assisting them in the carrying out of their functions, or
(b)make arrangements for constables to serve as staff officers for that purpose.
(2)A constable engaged on service as a staff officer is under the direction and control of the inspectors of constabulary.
(3)The inspectors of constabulary are liable in respect of any unlawful conduct on the part of any constable engaged on service as a staff officer in the carrying out (or purported carrying out) of that constable's functions in the same manner as an employer is liable in respect of any unlawful conduct on the part of an employee in the course of employment.
Commencement Information
I1S. 73 in force at 1.4.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2