chief constable
Americannoun
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Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council's DEI committee, chief constable Rachel Kearton, told the paper that "understanding the communities we serve" is essential.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
“It is great to see…the fans being policed according to their behavior, not an outdated reputation,” said chief constable Mark Roberts, head of the UKFPU.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The report by the Police Leadership Commission, published on Monday, found the system for identifying and developing leaders was too weak, with chief constable roles in England and Wales often attracting a single suitable candidate.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Sir Andy Marsh, a former chief constable and chief executive at the College of Policing, said the report was "the most comprehensive examination of police leadership in a generation".
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Previous to that date the chief officer in the town had been the chief constable, who was appointed annually at the court leet of the manor.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
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