constable

Example Sentences

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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

The force added it was aware that an off-duty serving Met special constable was involved and said the matter has been referred to the Department of Professional Standards for assessment.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

On Wednesday, the chief constable appeared before Westminster's Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, which is carrying out an inquiry into policing and security issues.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

There Mr. Carriaga told his story again and he had just finished when the constable came into the Adobe.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck