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constable

[kon-stuh-buhl, kuhn-] / ˈkɒn stə bəl, ˈkʌn- /


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Andrew's lawyers have used a judicial review to challenge the actions of the force's chief constable and the Central Criminal Court.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

He was a detective constable and lead investigator in the case of two-year-old Ethan Ives-Griffiths, whose grandparents were jailed for murder last year, and has given evidence in other high-profile murder trials in north Wales.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Rob Griffin, of Nottinghamshire Police, was temporary deputy chief constable from 29 April 2025 and was appointed substantively into the role following a selection process in August, the force said.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

However, new Essex Police chief constable Rachel Nolan said crime linked to the large asylum accommodation in the county was "very low".

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

It required the constable and two sturdy members of the Watch to conduct a timid witch up Carpenter’s Lane, along Broad Street, up Hungry Hill to the Town House.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

Chief constables have also recently announced that all forces will introduce mandatory recording of police officer suicides.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

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

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

A further three police constables are being investigated for potential misconduct in relation to alleged failures to challenge the conduct of the other officers and their treatment of the boy.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026

I opened the door to a chauffeur, and past his shoulder I could see some police constables dispersing to various points of the grounds.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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