Prison officer to have powers of police officer
32.—(1)  Every prison officer while acting as such shall by virtue of his office have all the powers, authorities, protection and privileges of a police officer.
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(2)  Every prison officer while acting as such and exercising the powers of a police officer shall be deemed to be an officer not below the rank of inspector of police.
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