Regulation 1ZA Taking of fingerprints and samples prior to appointmentF1

(1)

Where a candidate for appointment as a special constable is offered an appointment, the offer shall, unless the candidate is applying to transfer to the police area from another police area, be subject to the following conditions—

(a)

the candidate is required to have fingerprints and a sample taken;

(b)

the candidate must consent to the fingerprints and sample taken being the subject of a speculative search; and

(c)

the chief officer must be satisfied that the candidate is suitable for appointment following the results of the speculative search.

(2)

In a case to which paragraph (1) applies, the candidate shall notify the chief officer in writing whether the candidate consents—

(a)

to the taking of fingerprints and a sample; and

(b)

to such fingerprints and sample being the subject of a speculative search.

(3)

Where a candidate is appointed as a special constable, upon appointment—

(a)

any fingerprints taken under paragraph (1) shall be treated as if they had been taken under regulation 1A(1); and

(b)

any sample and any information derived from a sample taken under paragraph (1) shall be treated as if the sample had been taken under regulation 1B(1).

(4)

In this regulation—

“sample” has the same meaning as in regulation 1B(5);
“speculative search” has the same meaning as in Part V of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Regs. 1ZA-1ZE inserted (20.8.2012) by The Special Constables (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1961), regs. 1, 4