# The Police Service of Scotland (Special Constables) Regulations 2013, Regulation 16: The misconduct officer

Extent: S

(1) The misconduct officer must be selected by the deputy chief constable or, if regulation 12(2)(b) is applicable, the nominated officer.
(2) The misconduct officer must be a constable of at least the rank of superintendent.
(3) The misconduct officer shall not be—
(a) the chief constable;
(b) a deputy chief constable;
(c) the inquiry officer;
(d) any constable who the deputy chief constable or, if regulation 12(2)(b) is applicable, the nominated officer considers is or appears to be a material witness to the report, complaint or allegation which has been received; or
(e) any other constable who the deputy chief constable or, if regulation 12(2)(b) is applicable, the nominated officer considers is or appears to be an interested party.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/43/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-service-of-scotland-special-constables-regulations-2013/regulation-16
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