# Policing and Crime Act 2017, Section 113: Maritime enforcement powers: other supplementary provision


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/3/section/113 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/policing-and-crime-act-2017/section-113
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