Section 6(1) The transit police service consists of the persons employed as transit police under this Act.(2) The principal function of the transit police service is to promote security, safety and order on public transport in the State, including railways and trains.(3) The Public Sector Management Act 1988 does not apply to or in respect of the appointment or employment of a member of the transit police service and a member of the transit police service, is not, as such a member, subject to that Act.(4) A member of the transit police service is not a police officer.
Police Department (Transit Police) Act 1989 No 58