constable
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Becky Riggs will remain as Staffordshire Police's acting chief constable.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The chief constable of Staffordshire Police has resigned, ahead of a gross misconduct hearing regarding his behaviour.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“It is great to see…the fans being policed according to their behavior, not an outdated reputation,” said chief constable Mark Roberts, head of the UKFPU.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
But Police Scotland told City of Glasgow Council's licensing board their chief constable had concerns over public safety as the cans could be used as "projectiles."
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
The constable was fat, and he was sleepy.
From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit
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 will be made up of an inspector, three sergeants and 45 constables.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 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
One of the constables got in the driver’s seat.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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