The four-step promotion process for police officers seeking promotion to the rank of sergeant or inspector.
Steps to becoming a sergeant or inspector
The NPPF is a four-step promotion process for police officers seeking promotion to the rank of sergeant or inspector.
- Step 1 – achieving competence in current rank.
- Step 2 – examination of law and procedure.
- Step 3 – local selection process and matching to vacancies.
- Step 4 – temporary promotion (12 months) and a work based assessment leading to a professional qualification in police management.
Promotion is only attained once an officer has successfully completed all four steps.