PART 4MISCONDUCT

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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.