Regulation 6 Procedure at first interview

(1)

The following provisions of this regulation apply to the procedure to be followed at the first interview.

(2)

The interviewing officer shall—

(a)

explain to the member concerned the reasons why the reporting officer is of the opinion that the performance of that member is unsatisfactory; and

(b)

provide the member concerned, or the member of a police force who has accompanied him to the interview, or both of them, with an opportunity to make representations in response.

(3)

If, after considering any representations made in accordance with paragraph (2)(b), the interviewing officer is satisfied that the performance of the member concerned has been unsatisfactory, he shall—

(a)

inform the member concerned in what respect his performance is considered unsatisfactory;

(b)

warn the member concerned of any specific action which he is required to take to achieve an improvement in his performance; and

(c)

warn the member concerned that, if a sufficient improvement is not made within such reasonable period as the interviewing officer shall specify, he may be required to attend a second interview in accordance with regulation 9.

(4)

The interviewing officer may, if he considers it appropriate, recommend that the member concerned seek assistance in relation to any matter affecting his health or welfare.

(5)

The interviewing officer may adjourn the interview to a specified later time or date if it appears to him necessary or expedient to do so.