Other provisions in Part 1 Levels of authorisation needed for the use of POCA search and seizure powers
POCA contains search and seizure powers to prevent the dissipation of property that may be used to satisfy a future confiscation order following a conviction. Their use must be authorised by a senior officer. Previously, an Accredited Financial Investigator (AFI) could obtain that authorisation from a senior civilian AFI, working for a police force, but not from a senior police officer. The Act allows for AFIs to receive authorisation from a senior police officer.