chief constable
Americannoun
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Becky Riggs will remain as Staffordshire Police's acting chief constable.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The assistant chief constable insisted the vetting landscape in Police Scotland is "markedly different" to when Greer joined Strathclyde Police in 2009, and that Greer would not pass vetting checks today.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 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“It is great to see…the fans being policed according to their behavior, not an outdated reputation,” said chief constable Mark Roberts, head of the UKFPU.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
"I think, gentlemen," the chief constable said quietly, "that after you have heard what I have to tell, you will have to withdraw the warrant altogether."
From Through Russian Snows A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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