Policing and Crime Act 2017, Section 104 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 03 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)A law enforcement officer may—
(a)be accompanied by other persons, and
(b)take equipment or materials,
to assist the officer in the exercise of powers under this Chapter.
(2)A law enforcement officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the performance of functions under this Chapter.
(3)A person accompanying a law enforcement officer under subsection (1) may perform any of the officer's functions under this Chapter, but only under the officer's supervision.
(4)A law enforcement officer must produce evidence of the officer's authority if asked to do so.
(5)The powers conferred by this Chapter do not affect any other powers that a law enforcement officer may have.
Commencement Information
I2S. 104 in force at 1.3.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/227, reg. 2(e)
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