Regulation 12 Probationary service ...F2

England and Wales

F1(1)

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3)—

(a)

a member of a police force other than a rejoiner member—

(i)

appointed in the rank of constable, other than such a member who transferred to the force from another police force having completed the required period of probation therein;

(ii)

in the case of a DE inspector, appointed in the rank of inspector, or

(iii)

in the case of a DE superintendent, appointed in the rank of superintendent, or

(b)

a special constable,

must be on probation for such period as the Secretary of State must determine in respect of such appointments.

(2)

In making a determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State may, subject to paragraph (3), confer on the chief officer discretion to determine the required period of probation in a particular case.

(3)

For the purposes of a determination under paragraph (1), the periods to be counted or disregarded in reckoning service shall be such as may be determined by the Secretary of State.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Reg. 12(1) substituted (28.5.2025) by The Police (Conduct, Performance and Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/558), regs. 1(1), 3
F2: Words in reg. 12 heading omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of The Police (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2372), regs. 1, 5(a)