PART 2GOVERNMENT

Ranks4

1

Subject to paragraphs F2(2) and (3), the ranks of a police force shall be known by the following designations—

  • Chief Constable;

  • Deputy Chief Constable;

  • Assistant Chief Constable;

  • Chief Superintendent;

  • Superintendent;

  • Chief Inspector;

  • Inspector;

  • Sergeant;

  • Constable.

2

In its application to the metropolitan police force, paragraph (1) shall have effect as if—

a

the references to Chief Constable, Deputy Chief Constable and Assistant Chief Constable were omitted; and

b

there were references to Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis and to Commander.

3

In its application to the City of London police force (in respect of which a Commissioner of the City of London Police is appointed under the Acts relating to that force) paragraph (1) shall have effect as if—

a

the references to Chief Constable, Deputy Chief Constable and Assistant Chief Constable were omitted; and

b

there were references to Assistant Commissioner and Commander.

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