chief of police

noun phrase

: the head of the police department

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In Tuesday's vote, Carey looked to clarify the legality of the initial agreement after it was signed by the chief of police, instead of City Manager Brian Barroso. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025 But a flurry of controversies — including a closed-door settlement with the city’s chief of police and a City Council member’s indictment — hit Charlotte leaders leading up to election season. Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025 Crumley, who played a key role in this web of corruption, was one of more than a dozen officers ousted or suspended when the story broke that summer — including the chief of police. Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025 The case named Atlanta’s chief of police and the district attorney as respondents, as well as Georgia attorney general Michael Bowers. Martin Padgett june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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