# Police Trainee Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001, Regulation 3: Conditions for appointment as constable

Extent: N.I.

A person shall not be appointed to the rank of constable in the Police Service of Northern Ireland unless he has—
(a) completed a period of service as a police trainee of 145 days or such longer period as may be specified by the Chief Constable;
(b) obtained such qualification in police studies as may be specified by the Chief Constable; and
(c) completed, to such standard as the Chief Constable considers satisfactory, such other training for service as a police officer as may be specified by the Chief Constable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2001/369/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-trainee-regulations-northern-ireland-2001/regulation-3
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