chief of police

noun phrase

: the head of the police department

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Reneau also said that the chief of police recommended the city revoke the security company's license following the incident. Doha Madani, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2025 In a statement, Timothy Herbert, the chief of police in the city of Brentwood in eastern Contra Costa County, defended the officer handling the dog that day, saying his actions were justified. Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024 Tom Scott, Jenkintown's chief of police, warned that there’s a chance that a shelter-in-place could be issued again. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 At least eight people were seriously injured, including a child, Christian Huber, deputy chief of police, told the news conference. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chief of police

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“Chief of police.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chief%20of%20police. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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