CAP. 84 National Police Service [Rev. 2012] 50. Police records (1) A police officer in charge of a police station or other post, unit or formation shall keep a record in such form as the Inspector-General may, in consultation with the Deputy Inspector-General, direct and shall record all complaints and charges preferred, the names of all persons arrested and the offences with which they are charged. (2) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any law in force, no fee shall be chargeable on any bail bond in a criminal case, recognizance to prosecute or give evidence, or recognizance or personal appearance or otherwise, issued or taken by a police officer. (3) Any complaint made against any police officer shall be recorded and reported to the Independent Police Oversight Authority. (4) A police officer who fails to record and report any complaint made under this section, commits an offence. 51. Obedience to orders and warrants and detection of crimes, etc. (1) A police officer shall— (a) obey and execute all lawful orders in respect of the execution of the duties of office which he may from time to time receive from his superiors in the Service; (b) obey and execute all orders and warrants lawfully issued; (c) provide assistance to members of the public when they are in need; (d) maintain law and order; (e) protect life and property; (f) preserve and maintain public peace and safety; (g) collect and communicate intelligence affecting law and order; (h) take all steps necessary to prevent the commission of offences and public nuisance; (i) detect offenders and bring them to justice; (j) investigate crime; and (k) apprehend all persons whom he is legally authorized to apprehend and for whose apprehension sufficient ground exists. (2) A police officer who fails to comply with an unlawful order shall not be subjected to disciplinary proceedings. 52. Power to compel attendance of witnesses at police station (1) A police officer may, in writing, require any person whom the police officer has reason to believe has information which may assist in the investigation of an alleged offence to attend before him at a police station or police office in the county in which that person resides or for the time being is. (2) A person who without reasonable excuse fails to comply with a requisition under subsection (1), or who, having complied, refuses or fails to give his correct name and address and to answer truthfully all questions that may be lawfully put to him commits an offence. [Issue 1] N18 - 32