# The Police Regulations 2003, Regulation 12: Probationary service ...

Extent: E+W

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/527/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-regulations-2003/regulation-12
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