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chief constable

American  

noun

British.
  1. chief of police.


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Rob Griffin, of Nottinghamshire Police, was temporary deputy chief constable from 29 April 2025 and was appointed substantively into the role following a selection process in August, the force said.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

"Not operationally, that's down to the chief constable, but in terms of lending his support, communicating with the public, being active and visible."

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

The chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, Sir Stephen Watson, is due to speak at the memorial event.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

The assistant chief constable added that officers were now subject to annual integrity testing and routine re-vetting.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

On my way hither I was told so by the chief constable.

From For the Right by Karl Emil Franzos

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