Legislative Council Fifty-Third Parliament, Second Session (53-2) 53 2 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Answers to Questions Police Search and Arrest Powers Police Search and Arrest Powers The Hon. S.G. WADE Legislative Council Police Search and Arrest Powers In reply to the Hon. S.G. WADE (21 September 2016). The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS Legislative Council Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety Police Search and Arrest Powers The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): I am advised: Regarding the three cases in the report: Case 1—Police found the search was an abuse of authority and charges are being prepared to lay before the Police Disciplinary Tribunal. Case 2—The officer involved has been formally charged with a breach of discipline – abuse of authority. Case 3—Police found the arrest to be lawful and no disciplinary action has been taken.