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inspector

[in-spek-ter] / ɪnˈspɛk tər /


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Ten days after filing his anonymous complaint, he submitted a letter to the inspector general’s office, along with a USB drive with the 122 recordings, which he’d made over a span of about six months.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Flores lodged a complaint with the LAPD’s inspector general’s office and has said he hoped the officers he taped making inappropriate remarks would face discipline.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

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

Standard home inspections don’t necessarily involve checks for problems like lead, mold or termites — but that also varies by state and inspector.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

The inspector asks him if he wants to change it to make it easier to pronounce.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

CoreCivic turned San Diego health inspectors away from the Otay Mesa Detention Center in February, but after legal action the visit took place in June.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

"The companies know how to work around the dust inspectors," said Gary Hairston, a former miner and the president of the National Black Lung Association.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

That’s what happened on Tuesday as Rafael Grossi and his International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors verified nuclear material on the ground in Syria.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

At the time, Ynyshir, which serves Japanese-inspired raw dishes as part of its nearly £500 per head 30-course tasting menu, accused inspectors of not understanding its specialised procedures.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

But the inspectors weren’t sure what to do next.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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