
THAMES VALLEY POLICE HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY HANDBOOK 
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MANAGING SUPPORT STAFF POOR PERFORMANCE AND 
ATTENDANCE 
 
POLICY AND PROCEDURE 
 
Contents 
 
1.   Introduction 
2.   Purpose 
3.    Poor Performance,  Ill Health and Absence  Issues 
4.    Relationship with other Policies, Procedures and Legislation 
5.    Opportunities for Redeployment 
6.    Health Issues (Including Retirement) 
7.   The Procedure 
8.    Stage 1 - Informal Procedures 
9.    Stage 2 (i) - First Formal Meeting 
10.    Stage 2 (ii) - Second Formal Meeting 
11.    Stage 3 - The Hearing 
12.   Appeal 
Appendix A  Poor Performance or Attendance - The Key Stages 
Appendix B  Poor Performance - Checklist for Supervisors 
Appendix C  Attendance - Checklist for Supervisors 
Appendix D  Written Warning - Sample Letter 
Appendix E  Final Written Warning - Sample Letter