constabulary

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood also stated she had lost confidence in the chief constable, following an update on a "damning" review from the chief inspector of constabulary and what she called a "failure of leadership".

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

"Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to our colleagues in the constabulary, local communities and the people who have worked extremely hard in very difficult circumstances."

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

"I hope that our case will highlight failings within the constabulary and the chief constable will ensure that this never happens again."

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

He added: "I believe the school tried to use the police to close down legitimate inquiries, and for some reason the constabulary played along."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025

Moreover, as soon as the constabulary was gotten together they were at once set to work chasing little remnants of the insurgent army all over the archipelago.

From The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by Blount, James H.