Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998

5(1)The Ombudsman and the Chief Constable may enter into arrangements for members of the police force to be engaged for a period of temporary service with the Ombudsman.

(2)Arrangements under this paragraph shall provide for the payment by the Ombudsman to the Police Authority of such contribution as may be determined by or in accordance with the arrangements.

(3)In this paragraph and paragraph 6 “member of the police force” does not include the Chief Constable.