Victorian Numbered Regulations

POLICE REGULATIONS 2013 (SR NO 67 OF 2013) - REG 39

r. 39

    (1)     The taking of a sample of urine or blood from the member must be conducted —

        (a)     in a respectful manner; and

        (b)     in circumstances affording reasonable privacy to the member directed to furnish a sample of urine or allow a sample of his or her blood to be taken.

    (2)     A sample of urine or blood must not be taken from the member in the presence or view of a person whose presence is not necessary for the purposes of obtaining that sample.

    (3)     A person taking a sample of urine or blood from a member must not require —

        (a)     the removal of more clothing than is necessary for the sample to be taken; and

        (b)     more visual inspection of the member than is necessary for the sample to be taken.

    (4)     A sample of blood must not be taken from a member who has been involved in a critical incident if either of the following persons is of the opinion that the taking of the sample would be prejudicial to the member's care and treatment—

        (a)     the registered medical practitioner or approved health care professional directed to take the sample; or

        (b)     the registered medical practitioner or approved health care professional primarily responsible for the examination and treatment of the member.