detective
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A detective told the court that she could connect the defendant with the charges.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The ranks of the four serving officers being investigated for gross misconduct are commander, detective chief inspector, detective sergeant and detective constable.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Yet the Metropolitan Police’s lead detective, Mr. Keefe writes, seemed “maddeningly incurious.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
He said the deputy was a detective with the department and had responded to calls for help from officers who were serving an eviction notice.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
“I don’t—” I’m about to roll my eyes at him again, for such a detective question, as if we’re trapped in a Conan Doyle novel.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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