constable

Example Sentences

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Under separate proposals announced on Friday, ministers will be granted new powers to dismiss chief constables and intervene in forces deemed to be failing.

From BBC

Foster, who had the power to dismiss the chief constable, welcomed the police chief's decision to retire on Friday.

From BBC

He has also repeatedly called for the chief constable to remain in post.

From BBC

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

Asked why this information had not been made public, the chief constable said to the consternation of MPs that it was because "he wasn't asked about it" before.

From BBC