constable
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Sometimes a junior constable walked into the frame and saluted her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
The police watchdog said that a former detective constable could face gross misconduct proceedings - relating to alleged failures to properly investigate - and that two former detective sergeants were being investigated for alleged misconduct.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Moloney KC said: "So to be clear are you, as the former chief constable of Nottinghamshire Police, saying to the chair that it would have made no difference?"
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
The former special constable was sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on Friday to a total of 32 years, made up of 24 years' imprisonment and a further eight years on extended licence.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 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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