s 78 Disciplinary proceedings after conviction
78. —(1) Where a special police officer below the rank of superintendent is convicted under the provisions of any other written law of an offence, the Commissioner may, unless the conviction is set aside on appeal, and after giving the officer a reasonable opportunity to be heard — ( a ) reduce the special police officer in rank, grade or seniority; or ( b ) dismiss the special police officer from the Special Constabulary if he or she is a volunteer or a volunteer ex‑NSman. [10/2015] [Act 21 of 2021 wef 01/01/2022] (2) Where a special police officer not below the rank of superintendent is convicted under the provisions of any other written law of an offence, the Minister may, unless the conviction is set aside on appeal, and after giving the officer a reasonable opportunity to be heard — ( a ) reduce the special police officer in rank, grade or seniority; or ( b ) dismiss the special police officer from the Special Constabulary if he or she is a volunteer or a volunteer ex‑NSman. [10/2015] [Act 21 of 2021 wef 01/01/2022] (3) Where a special police officer is dismissed following any conviction referred to in subsection (1) or (2), the Commissioner or Minister (as the case may be) may order the forfeiture of any arrears of emoluments due to the special police officer. [10/2015] —(1) Where a special police officer below the rank of superintendent is convicted under the provisions of any other written law of an offence, the Commissioner may, unless the conviction is set aside on appeal, and after giving the officer a reasonable opportunity to be heard — ( a ) reduce the special police officer in rank, grade or seniority; or ( b ) dismiss the special police officer from the Special Constabulary if he or she is a volunteer or a volunteer ex‑NSman. [10/2015] [Act 21 of 2021 wef 01/01/2022] (2) Where a special police officer not below the rank of superintendent is convicted under the provisions of any other written law of an offence, the Minister may, unless the conviction is set aside on appeal, and after giving the officer a reasonable opportunity to be heard — ( a ) reduce the special police officer in rank, grade or seniority; or ( b ) dismiss the special police officer from the Special Constabulary if he or she is a volunteer or a volunteer ex‑NSman. [10/2015] [Act 21 of 2021 wef 01/01/2022] (3) Where a special police officer is dismissed following any conviction referred to in subsection (1) or (2), the Commissioner or Minister (as the case may be) may order the forfeiture of any arrears of emoluments due to the special police officer. [10/2015]