Regulation 6 Ranks

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

reg 6 rev in pt (1.1.2002) by Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Police Ranks) 2001 reg 3(1), (4)
reg 6 am (1.1.2002) by Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Police Ranks) 2001 reg 3(1)–(3)
reg.6(2) amended by Police 1995 reg.2(1)
reg.6(6) rev. in pt. by Police 1995 reg.2(2)
reg.6(2)(3) substituted (savinq) by Police 1995 reg.2(2)-(4)
reg.6 amended by Greater London Authority Act 1999 (Police) 2000 art.4(3)

(1)

Subject to paragraphs (2) to (4), the ranks of a police force shall be known by the following designations—

Chief Constable;
Assistant Chief Constable;
Superintendent;
Chief Inspector;
Inspector;
Sergeant;
Constable.

(2)

Notwithstanding anything in paragraph (1), in the metropolitan police force ranks other than those specified in that paragraph may be adopted with the approval of the Secretary of State.

(3)

In its application to the City of London police force, paragraph (1) shall have effect as if the reference to Assistant Chief Constable was to Commander.

(4)

Until 1st April 1995, paragraph (1) shall have effect as if it included a reference to deputy chief constable and chief superintendent.

(5)

On 1st April 1995 the rank of chief superintendent shall cease to exist.

(6)

Any person who on 1st April 1995 would hold the rank of chief superintendent but for this regulation shall hold the rank of superintendent for all purposes except those of Schedule 6 (determination of pay).