chief of police

noun phrase

: the head of the police department

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In 1994, New was sworn in as an officer in Eagan, and for 31 years he’s served with the city’s police department, spending the last seven of those years as chief of police. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025 Ewing, a former deputy chief of police for Omaha, is set to become the city’s first Black mayor. Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 14 May 2025 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 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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