These FAQs cover 3 categories of officer: serving officers (existing members, beyond probation); probationers and trainees; rejoiners.

For each topic, we have sought to address, as appropriate:

  • What forces are doing and why

  • Can they do this under current regulations (or where appropriate broader UK legislation)? Are there any consequences members need to know?

  • What is happening by way of agreements and guidance? (most recent versions are attached) What is PFEW position

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