4.—(1) [F1Subject to paragraph (2A), a constable (“C”)] to be qualified for promotion to the rank of sergeant shall have completed C’s probationary period in the rank of constable.
(2) [F2Subject to paragraph (2B), a sergeant (“S”)] to be qualified for promotion to the rank of inspector shall have completed S’s probationary period in the rank of sergeant.
[F3(2A) A constable participating in the FT Programme is qualified for promotion to the rank of sergeant if he has obtained a pass in the qualifying assessment for promotion to the rank of sergeant.
(2B) A sergeant participating in the FT Programme is qualified for promotion to the rank of inspector if he has obtained a pass in the qualifying assessment for promotion to the rank of inspector (including where part of that pass was obtained whilst the sergeant held the rank of constable, in accordance with paragraph 5(2B) of the Schedule).]
(3) Subject to paragraph (4), in this Regulation—
(a)“probationary period in the rank of constable” means the period determined under Regulation 12 of the Police Service of Northern Ireland Regulations 2005(1);
(b)“probationary period in the rank of sergeant” means the period provided for in Regulation 6(1).
(4) Previous service in a police force in Great Britain or the Isle of Man Constabulary,
which constituted probationary service in the force or constabulary in question shall count for the purposes of this Regulation.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 4(1) substituted (31.12.2016) by The Police Service of Northern Ireland (Promotion) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.R. 2016/413), regs. 1, 4(a)
F2Words in reg. 4(2) substituted (31.12.2016) by The Police Service of Northern Ireland (Promotion) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.R. 2016/413), regs. 1, 4(b)
F3Reg. 4(2A)(2B) inserted (31.12.2016) by The Police Service of Northern Ireland (Promotion) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.R. 2016/413), regs. 1, 4(c)
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 4 in operation at 31.12.2008, see reg. 1