Regulation 4 Period of probation for constable promoted to the rank of sergeant

A constable who is promoted to the rank of sergeant shall be on probation in that rank for a period of 1 year or if the chief constable, whether at the time of the promotion or at any time during the period of probation, considers it appropriate in the circumstances of a particular case, for a period of up to 2 years.

Any period of temporary promotion by virtue of regulation 5(1) shall be disregarded in calculating the period of probation.

The chief constable may reduce a sergeant to the rank of constable at any time during his period of probation if the chief constable considers that the officer is not likely to perform satisfactorily the duties of a sergeant.