Police Service Act 2003
33Probation
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33 Probation
(1) The appointment or promotion of a non-commissioned police officer is subject to any period of probation not exceeding 12 months as the Commissioner determines.
(2) The appointment or promotion of a commissioned police officer is subject to any period of probation not exceeding 12 months as the Governor determines.
(3) The period of probation may be extended as the Commissioner or Governor, as appropriate, determines.
(4) At the end of a period of probation, the Commissioner or the Governor, as appropriate, may –
(a) confirm the appointment or promotion; or
(b) refuse to confirm the appointment or promotion.
(5) A police officer whose promotion is not confirmed is taken to be demoted.