Police (Unsatisfactory Performance and Attendance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

Procedure at first interview

7.—(1) The following provisions of this regulation shall apply to the procedure to be followed at first interview.

(2) The interviewing officer shall—

(a) explain to the member concerned the reasons why the member’s attendance is unsatisfactory or why the reporting officer is of the opinion that the member’s performance is unsatisfactory; and

(b) provide the member concerned with a full opportunity to make representations in response.

(3) If, after considering any representations made by the member concerned, the interviewing officer is satisfied that the member’s performance or attendance has been unsatisfactory, he shall—

(a) inform the member in what respect his performance or attendance is considered unsatisfactory;

(b) warn him that he is required to improve his performance or attendance in any such respect;

(c) inform him of any specific action which he is required to take to achieve such improvement; and

(d) warn him that if sufficient improvement is not made within such period as the interviewing officer shall specify, he may be required to attend a second interview in accordance with regulation 10.

(4) The interviewing officer may, if he considers it appropriate, recommend that the member concerned seek assistance in relation to any matter affecting his health or welfare.

(5) The interviewing officer may adjourn the interview to a specified later time or date if it appears necessary or expedient to do so.