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chief constable

American  

noun

British.
  1. chief of police.


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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“It is great to see…the fans being policed according to their behavior, not an outdated reputation,” said chief constable Mark Roberts, head of the UKFPU.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

But Police Scotland told City of Glasgow Council's licensing board their chief constable had concerns over public safety as the cans could be used as "projectiles."

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

But Sue Sim, former chief constable of Northumbria Police, called for the 2022 document to be withdrawn and rewritten.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

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

From For the Right by Franzos, Karl Emil

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