chief constable

American  

noun

British.

1. chief of police.

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Example Sentences

"So the investigation now into Steve Wright has finished," said Assistant Chief Constable Alice Scott.

From BBC

Since announcing their campaign on Friday, they have received a letter from South Yorkshire's Chief Constable Lauren Poultney which stated: "If the case was to be re-run today, it would not be defended by South Yorkshire Police, and I apologise that the case was contested in 1991."

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Assistant Chief Constable James Avery, of Leicestershire Police, said its focus "continues to remain on the victims involved in this investigation and their families".

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In 2016, the then Bedfordshire Chief Constable Jon Boutcher was appointed to lead a multi-million pound investigation into the activities and handling of Stakeknife.

From BBC

When asked for her force's position, Chief Constable Lauren Poultney told the BBC: "Under my leadership, South Yorkshire Police will take the steps available to us to support the families in achieving a sense of justice."

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