Section 19, The Police Act, 1964

(1) Every special constable shall have the same powers, privileges and protection and shall be liable to perform the same duties, and shall be amenable to the same penalties and be subordinate to the same authorities as a police officer. (2) Every special constable shall have such rank as shall be assigned to him by the Minister under paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of section 18. [Margin: Equipment]