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chief constable

American  

noun

British.
  1. chief of police.


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Addressing the alleged assault in Leicestershire weeks before the attacks, James Berry KC, representing the chief constable, said there was an outstanding misconduct process in respect of PC Libbie-Mae Taylor, PC Connor Amos-Perkins and Sgt Mark Read.

From BBC

Temporary deputy chief constable Rob Griffin has been quoted as describing the failure to execute the warrant as "a serious, systemic operational failure on the part of Nottinghamshire Police".

From BBC

Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said their deaths had left a "sense of shock right across the community".

From BBC

It was "right" the chief constable had retired so the force could rebuild trust, the MPs’ report said.

From BBC

The report said it was "surprising and disappointing" Assistant Chief Constable Mike O'Hara was not more precise in his remarks about whether Jewish representatives had supported the ban.

From BBC