Regulation 19 The inquiry officer

(1)

The inquiry officer shall be selected by the deputy chief constable or, if regulation 17(2)(b) is applicable, the nominated officer.

(2)

The inquiry officer shall be–

(a)

a constable of the police force concerned or, if the chief constable of another police force is requested by the deputy chief constable and agrees to provide an inquiry officer, a constable of that other police force; and

(b)

a constable of at least the rank of inspector.

(3)

The inquiry officer shall not be–

(a)

a chief constable;

(b)

a deputy chief constable;

(c)

the misconduct officer;

(d)

any constable who the deputy chief constable or, if regulation 17(2)(b) is applicable, the nominated officer considers is or appears to be a material witness to the complaint, report or allegation which has been received; and

(e)

any other constable who the deputy chief constable or, if regulation 17(2)(b) is applicable, the nominated officer considers is or appears to be an interested party.