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

Griffin was assistant chief constable at the time of the attacks, and assumed the role of "gold commander" on the day - the senior officer with overall strategic command.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Samuels began to volunteer with the Met Police Central West team as a special constable in September 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

She felt numbed by the hatred in the woman’s eyes, “I’d trust you all right,” the constable considered.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare