Police Service Administration Regulation 2016 (Qld)

Police Service Administration Regulation 2016

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Short title This regulation may be cited as the Police Service Administration Regulation 2016.

2 Commencement This regulation commences on 1 July 2016.

3 Definitions The dictionary in schedule 3 defines particular words used in this regulation.

Part 2 Oath and affirmation

Division 1 Police officers

4 Oath of office— Act , s 3.3 For section 3.3 of the Act, the following oath is prescribed— 'I, [state full name], swear that, from this date until I am legally discharged— I will well and truly serve His Majesty King Charles the Third and His heirs and successors according to law, as a police officer for the Queensland Police Service, with honour, diligence and integrity and with respect for human rights; I will protect life and property, preserve peace and good order, and prevent the commission of offences; and I will, to the best of my knowledge and skill, discharge my duties faithfully, without favour or affection, malice or ill will and according to law. So help me God!'.

5 Affirmation of office— Act , s 3.3 For section 3.3 of the Act, the following affirmation is prescribed— 'I, [state full name], solemnly, sincerely and truly affirm and declare that, from this date until I am legally discharged— I will well and truly serve His Majesty King Charles the Third and His heirs and successors according to law, as a police officer for the Queensland Police Service, with honour, diligence and integrity and with respect for human rights; I will protect life and property, preserve peace and good order, and prevent the commission of offences; and I will, to the best of my knowledge and skill, discharge my duties faithfully, without favour or affection, malice or ill will and according to law.'.