chief of police

noun phrase

: the head of the police department

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In 2021, she was appointed assistant chief of police at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, where she was promoted to chief in 2024. Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026 His last day as public safety director and chief of police was Wednesday. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026 The chief of police did not describe her injuries but said there were no other suspects being sought in connection to her death. April 2, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 An investigation by a commission established by the recent interim government called for punishment of up to 10 years in prison for Oli, Lekhak and the chief of police at the time of the protests. Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026 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 12 Apr. 2026.

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