constable
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Peter Wai, a British border force officer and police constable, helped with information-gathering and surveillance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
He was found guilty at the Court of Appeal in November – the first time a chief constable has received such a sanction – and ordered to pay a fine and costs totalling nearly £300,000.
From BBC • May 1, 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
Sometimes a junior constable walked into the frame and saluted her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
“Even better, I shall have them arrested for disturbing the peace. They are a disturbance to the peace of my home. Miss Lumley, you must ring for a constable, quickly!”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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