Investigation officer may request assistance
(1) A police officer may accompany and take all reasonable steps to assist an investigation officer in the exercise of the investigation officer’s functions under this Division— (a) in executing a search warrant issued under this Division, or (b) if the investigation officer reasonably believes that he or she may be obstructed in the exercise of those functions. (2) Any person whom an investigation officer believes to be capable of providing assistance in the exercise of the officer’s functions under this Division may accompany the officer and take all reasonable steps to assist the officer in the exercise of the officer’s functions. (3) Nothing in subsection (1) is to be taken to limit the generality of section 71 of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002.
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