constable
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The chief constable of Thames Valley Police says he will consider joining legal action to block the release of two of PC Andrew Harper's killers.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Stuart Hooper, an assistant chief constable at Essex Police, says it has been an "incredibly challenging" period for the force.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Becky Riggs will remain as Staffordshire Police's acting chief constable.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
He was chosen to lead Staffordshire Police after the retirement of the previous chief constable in 2021.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The mayor glared at the constable, then looked back to me.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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
Other recommendations include a new senior constable rank to reward and recognise experienced frontline officers who provide leadership and mentor colleagues, as well as nationally accredited training for new constables.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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
Another group of constables armed with rifles formed a cordon around the crowd.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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