2. Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
“arms” includes firearms and less lethal weapons; (Amended by Act 1 of 2009)
“cadet officer” means a member of the force holding the rank of cadet officer;
“Commissioner of Police” means the Commissioner of Police appointed under section 7;
“constable” means a police officer below the rank of corporal;
“Force” means the Police Force established under section 3 and includes any part of such Force;
“gazetted officer” means any police officer of or above the rank of Assistant Superintendent;
“Inspector” means a member of the Force holding the rank of inspector;
“less lethal weapons” means a taser or incapacitant spray or other similar weapon; (Inserted by Act 1 of 2009)
“medical board” means a board of medical officers appointed by the Governor General;
“offences against Police Force discipline” means the offences against Police Force discipline prescribed by regulations under section 50;
“police officer” means any member of the Force;
“police station” means a post or place appointed to be a police station, and includes any local area policed from such station;
“property” includes any movable property, money or valuable security;
“Special Reserve” means the Special Reserve Police established under section 44;
“subordinate officer” means any station sergeant, sergeant or corporal.
(Amended by Acts 19 of 1968, 17 of 1970 and 1 of 2009)