chief constable
Americannoun
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Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force had "no information to suggest that this was a terrorist-related incident," stressing the investigation was still in its infancy.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
In a new update on the case, Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright repeated the force's call for information, saying: "We encourage anyone with information to get in touch with us."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said the force had a comprehensive policing plan in place that would focus on "minimising disruption to local communities" and avoiding "widespread disorder".
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said the force had a comprehensive plan in place that would focus on "minimising disruption to local communities" and avoiding "widespread disorder".
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Black, Chief Constable of Norfolk, resigned his appointment, and received from the magistrates the highest superannuation allowance permitted by law.
From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles
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