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The inquiry heard Sanders had noted that a coordinated media release, with families affected, would be required, adding it could have a "significant impact on the reputation of the constabulary".
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
"Molly Bury's behaviour fell way below what the constabulary expects and what the public would expect of a serving police officer."
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025
The custom dates back more than 150 years, but was stopped in 1909 by the local constabulary, which saw the "straw bears" as a form of "cadging", or begging, for rewards.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2024
"The most notable of these was the way the constabulary released personal information about Nicola which was avoidable and unnecessary," he said.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023
I suppose the campaigning of the American regulars might be credited with obtaining the “majority,” and the reconcentration of brother Baker of the constabulary might be accorded the additional credit of making the majority “overwhelming.”
From The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by Blount, James H.
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