18Promotion

18 Promotion

(1)  A non-commissioned police officer who is qualified for promotion, by notice in writing to the Commissioner, may apply to be promoted.

(2)  A non-commissioned police officer is qualified for promotion if the police officer has successfully completed, or is accredited with having successfully completed, the required examinations and other assessments as the Commissioner determines.

(3)  The Commissioner may promote a non-commissioned police officer who is qualified for promotion to a rank below the rank of inspector and above the rank the police officer currently holds.

(4)  The Commissioner may recommend to the Minister the promotion to the rank of inspector of a non-commissioned police officer who is qualified for promotion to that rank.

(5)  In determining whether to promote or recommend the promotion of a police officer, the Commissioner may take into account the conduct of the police officer.

(6)  A non-commissioned police officer, by notice in writing to the Commissioner, may withdraw an application for promotion.

(7)  A promotion to the rank of inspector is to be in accordance with section 11(3) .