102.This provision for investigations by the appropriate authority on its own behalf replicates that contained in the 1996 Act and this paragraph applies where:
	eithera complaint is not suitable for local resolution under paragraph 6(2); andunder paragraph 10(4)(b) and, if so determined, paragraph 11(3)(b), a conduct matter is not required to be referred, and the appropriate authority has determined that it is not appropriate to refer it, to the Commission; andno application has been made for dispensation under paragraph 7, or such an application has failed;
	orthe Commission has determined under paragraph 15(2) that a complaint or conduct matter should be investigated by the appropriate authority on its own behalf.
Such investigations will be carried out by a police officer either from the appropriate authority’s force or from any other force.
The Act Schedule 3Part 3: Investigations and subsequent proceedings Paragraph 16: Investigation by the appropriate authority on its own behalf