Regulation 6 Period of probation for constable promoted to the rank of sergeantI1
Scotland
A constable who is promoted to the rank of sergeant (“a sergeant”) is to be on probation in that rank for a period of—
one year; or
for such longer period, not exceeding two years, as the chief constable (whether at the time of the promotion or at any time during the period of probation) considers is appropriate in the circumstances of a particular case.
Any period of temporary promotion by virtue of regulation 7(2) is to be disregarded in calculating the period of probation.
Notwithstanding paragraph (2), any period of temporary promotion by virtue of regulation 4A(3) must be taken into account in calculating the period of probation under paragraph (1), unless the constable was removed from the PLDP by virtue of regulation 4A(7) during that period of temporary promotion.
The chief constable may demote a sergeant to the rank of constable at any time during the period of probation if the chief constable considers that the officer is not likely to perform satisfactorily a sergeant’s duties.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Reg. 6(2A) inserted (1.3.2021) by The Police Service of Scotland (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/453), regs. 1, 8