Section 27 Civilian employeesI1
England, Wales and Scotland
(1)
The Authority may employ persons to assist the Police Force.
(2)
A person appointed under this section shall be under the direction and control of either the Chief Constable or the Authority, in accordance with his terms of employment.
F1(3)
Subsection (2) is subject to any provision included in a police force collaboration agreement by virtue of section 23(4) of the Police Act 1996.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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S. 27(3) inserted (12.3.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), s. 116(1), Sch. 7 para. 10; S.I. 2010/507, art. 4(c)
Commencement
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S. 27 in force at 1.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(j)