Chief Constable (Noun)
Meaning
The head of the police force in a county (or similar area).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The chief constable will be required to lead the county-wide policing strategy and achieve the necessary targets.
- Announced earlier, she will replace the outgoing chief constable who has resigned after nearly five years.
- The local community held a meeting to question the county's chief constable about the recent rise in crime.
- As the chief constable, he immediately initiated efforts to collaborate with other government agencies to reduce rural crime.
- During his press conference, the newly appointed chief constable emphasized his commitment to protecting his community and tackling complex crime.