constable
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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
A detective constable told Newry Crown Court that Sir Jeffrey was interviewed for a total of four-and-a-half hours.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
A solicitor for Carey questioned the detective inspector giving evidence about the injuries sustained by the constable during the incident.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
But Sue Sim, former chief constable of Northumbria Police, called for the 2022 document to be withdrawn and rewritten.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Mr. Fuller turned on his heel and left, with the constable close behind.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
Other recommendations include a new senior constable rank to reward and recognise experienced frontline officers who provide leadership and mentor colleagues, as well as nationally accredited training for new constables.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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
Special constables are volunteer police officers with the same powers, responsibilities and uniform as a regular officer.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
The police warned the vote was "not a justification for criminal acts" and has deployed newly hired "special constables" to enforce order.
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
It must have been about this time that a Humber stopped outside the house and two police inspectors and two constables were shown in.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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