constable
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"But it seemed to me that the real threat was, precisely as the chief constable had outlined, I couldn't see how the procession could take place."
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Addressing protesters as they cleared the area on Sunday night, Breandán Mac Cionnaith from the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition said he would be meeting the chief constable and Northern Ireland Secretary on Monday.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Among other witnesses in the second phase were police, Northern Ireland's police ombudsman and the then RUC chief constable, Ronnie Flanagan.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Deputy chief constable Smith praised Petrie's second victim for coming forward in 2023 and noted that her evidence helped the force identify his previous offending.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“I know you don’t hold with witchcraft,” the constable began, “but we’ve summat to say as may change your mind.”
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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Long before modern professional police forces, public order depended on watches, constables, alarms, and forms of compelled or expected community response.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
It also called for a new sergeant qualification to replace an "outdated" exam currently passed by fewer than half of candidates, as well as "urgent action to build a credible pipeline of future chief constables".
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
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
Various constables came to the front door from searching for the twins and were shown through to the kitchen.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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