constable
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In January of last year, in the last public evidence sessions, the inquiry heard from its expert witness Alan Pughsley, former chief constable of Kent Police and experienced homicide investigator.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
"They're angry at the chief constable for allowing lawlessness to win, for allowing the mob to dictate," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Former Merseyside Police constable Ryan Theaker, 30, was secretly recorded by the victim after a night out in 2023.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Andrew's lawyers have used a judicial review to challenge the actions of the force's chief constable and the Central Criminal Court.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
It was about this time that a constable put his head round the door to give news that seemed at one with the calamity of the night.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
The Police Federation represents more than 145,000 rank-and-file officers, up to and including the rank of chief inspector as well as special constables.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
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
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
As the constables half pushed, half carried her to the edge of the drive, she began to shout a single word so loudly that Briony could hear it from her bedroom.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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