National Police Service Bill

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AN ACT

To establish and lay out the duties and powers of the National Police Service in order to make sure that the Republic is able to act upon criminal activity and keep the Republic a safe space for all.

BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Senate of the Republic of Steamhappia, as follows:

National Police Service

1 Establishment of the NPS

(1) The National Police Service is established.

(2) In this act the service is referred to as the "NPS".

(3) The NPS is a Department operating under the Ministry of State.

2 Functions of the NPS

(1) The NPS has a duty to-

(a) protect the peace and public safety of the State.

(b) uphold the law and the Constitution.

(2) The NPS is an impartial agency that can be held accountable by the Courts and Senate.

3 Officers of the NPS

(1) Officers of the NPS or "Officer(s)" are dutybound to uphold the law and follow the duties of the NPS

(2) Before being designated an Officer a person must-

(a) be deemed fit and able to perform their duties.

(b) have no interests that could conflict with their operations.

(3) Officers of the NPS are appointed and removed by the Chief of Police of the NPS.

(4) Officers that are deemed unfit for duty as specified by Subsection 1 are to be dismissed from duty.

4 Chief Of Police of the NPS

(1) The Chief of Police or the "Chief" is the head of the NPS and serves under the Secretary of State for Home Affairs.

(2) The Chief is a Civil Officer and is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

(3) In order to be appointed the Chief of police must comply with the terms set by Section 3 Subsection 1.

(4) The Chief of Police has a duty to-

(a) appoint and remove Officers.

(b) manage day to day operations of the NPS.

(d) manage the budget of the NPS.

5 Budget of the NPS

(1) The budget of the NPS is to be set in law by the Senate.

(2) The budget is to be spent on-

(a) Salaries of Officers, the Chief and other staff.

(b) Day to day operations of the agency.