PART 2GOVERNMENT
Probationary serviceF1...12
F21
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a member of a police force F4other than a rejoiner member—
a
appointed in the rank of constable, other than such a member who transferred to the force from another police force having completed the required period of probation therein; or
F3aa
in the case of a DE inspector, appointed in the rank of inspector;
b
in the case of a DE superintendent, appointed in the rank of superintendent,
shall be on probation for such period as the Secretary of State shall determine in respect of such appointments.
2
In making a determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State may, subject to paragraph (3), confer on the chief officer discretion to determine the required period of probation in a particular case.
3
For the purposes of a determination under paragraph (1), the periods to be counted or disregarded in reckoning service shall be such as may be determined by the Secretary of State.