Originally Posted by Sunshine Coaster
Let us not even contemplate let alone countenance any State Police involvement in matters aviation. They are NOT capable, authorised or qualified to be involved in any regulatory matter in this sphere.
Do not even discuss anything with them, if they insist not until you have a suitably aviation qualified legal representative with you. Same goes for dealings with CASA for that matter.
The Coaster
Well maybe next time there is an irate passenger on an aircraft the police should wait until a qualified legal representative is with them... because aviation is not "their thing"
As it's been said many times before, if you've got nothing to hide...
The police are also tasked with protecting the community and regardless of who you are, if they suspect you could be a danger to yourself or another they are well within their rights to do what ever is neccassary to ensure your and other peoples safety.
Also, there is nothing stopping the AFP or any other government agency delegating powers on a per case basis or as a blanket delegation, to another law enforcement agent or agencies.
Lastly, Drug & Alcohol testing is coming... for anyone that reads the CASA site..
http://www.casa.gov.au/media/2006/dotars06_056wt.htm
http://www.casa.gov.au/media/2006/dotars06_056wt.htm