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8 Functions of Tonga Police
(1) Tonga Police shall have the following functions —
(a) to maintain law and order;
(b) to preserve the peace;
(c) to protect life and property;
(d) to prevent and detect crime;
(e) to provide community support and reassurance;
(f) to uphold the laws of Tonga;
(g) to undertake the service and execution of court processes;
(h) to carry out land and marine search and rescue operations; and
(i) any other function conferred by this Act or another enactment.
(2) Nothing in this Act reduces the responsibility of the members of the
community for —
(a) the preservation of peace and good order; and
(b) the prevention and detection of breaches of the law.
9 Guiding principles for performance of functions
(1) Tonga Police shall perform its functions in a professional manner and with
integrity and respect for the law and human rights.
(2) Tonga Police shall work together with the community to the extent that is
compatible with the efficient and proper performance of the functions of
Tonga Police.
(3) Tonga Police shall, if requested to do so and to the extent that is compatible
with the efficient and proper performance of the functions of Tonga Police,
assist other government agencies to uphold and enforce the laws of the
Kingdom.
(4) In performing its functions, Tonga Police shall, to the extent reasonably
practicable and appropriate, adopt a community policing approach by
responding to problems at a local village level and using district and national
support only when required.
