Australian Capital Territory Current Acts Australian Capital Territory Current Acts(1) The chief police officer may, in writing, authorise a police officer (an authorised investigator ) of the rank of superintendent (or higher) to exercise powers under this division in relation to the investigation stated in the authorisation.
(2) The chief police officer may give an authorisation under subsection (1) only if the chief police officer is satisfied that the police officer has the necessary qualifications, expertise and experience to examine people in relation to the investigation.
(3) An authorised investigator must exercise the investigator's functions under the supervision of, and in accordance with any directions of, the DPP.
(4) For subsection (3), the authorised investigator must consult with the DPP about the conduct of an examination.