(1) A police officer or protective services officer commits a breach of discipline if he or she—
(a) contravenes a provision of this Act or the regulations; or
(b) fails to comply with a direction given under section 84 of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 ; or
(c) fails to comply with the Chief Commissioner's instructions; or
(d) fails to comply with a direction given under Part 5; or
(e) refuses to consent to the use of evidence derived from a sample in the circumstances referred to in section 87; or
(f) fails to comply with a direction given under Division 1 of Part 9 of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 ; or
(g) refuses to consent to the use of evidence derived from a sample in the circumstances referred to in section 174 of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 ; or
(h) engages in conduct that is likely to bring Victoria Police into disrepute or diminish public confidence in it; or
(i) fails to comply with a lawful instruction given by the Chief Commissioner, a police officer of or above the rank of senior sergeant or a person having the authority to give the instruction; or
(j) is guilty of disgraceful or improper conduct (whether in his or her official capacity or otherwise); or
(k) is negligent or careless in the discharge of his or her duty; or
(l) without the approval of the Chief Commissioner—
(i) applies for or holds a licence or permit to conduct any trade, business or profession; or
(ii) conducts any trade, business or profession; or
(iii) accepts any other employment; or
(m) acts in a manner prejudicial to the good order or discipline of Victoria Police; or
(n) has been charged with an offence (whether under a Victorian law or under a law of another place) and the offence has been found proven.
(2) A police officer or protective services officer who aids, abets, counsels or procures, or who, by any act or omission, is directly or indirectly knowingly concerned in or a party to the commission of a breach of discipline, also commits a breach of discipline .