constable
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The chief constable of Staffordshire Police has resigned, ahead of a gross misconduct hearing regarding his behaviour.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 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“It is great to see…the fans being policed according to their behavior, not an outdated reputation,” said chief constable Mark Roberts, head of the UKFPU.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
Sir Andy Marsh, a former chief constable and chief executive at the College of Policing, said the report was "the most comprehensive examination of police leadership in a generation".
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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
“Two years ago a young gentleman E’lir decided it would be better to inform the constable than to settle his debt.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Long before modern professional police forces, public order depended on watches, constables, alarms, and forms of compelled or expected community response.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
It will be made up of an inspector, three sergeants and 45 constables.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Badat worked on a challenge to DeSoto County districts that were used for the county’s board of supervisors, school board, election commission, county constables and their judges.
From Salon ● May 16, 2026
Two detective constables are also being investigated at misconduct level.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
He could handle the hungry constables of the villages, but he had respect for the experienced and voracious big city police.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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