GPS Act: Section – 39 – Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-

“approved employment” means such employment as the Minister may by executive instrument specify;

“Minister” means the Minister to whom responsibility for the Police Service is assigned by the Prime Minister;

“police officer” means a member of the Police Service;

“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made under section 36;

“prisoner” includes a person involved in a criminal case and who is in police custody;

“salary” includes wages;

“subordinate police officer” means a member of the Police Service other than a superior police officer;

“superior police officer” means an officer not below the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police.