chief of police

noun phrase

: the head of the police department

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Kreis has 26 years of police service in Winnetka, including as chief of police, before coming to Vernon Hills as chief of police. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Essert is the chief of police in Bethel, Ohio, according to the village's website. Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 Changing post to Doral Castillo is set to leave his current job in mid-June to become the chief of police in Doral, following the resignation of that city’s chief, Edwin Lopez, who is leaving to join the Miami Police Department. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 Domengeaux also cites a recent incident where a chief of police contacted him about one of United Vision Logistics’ drivers causing property damage. James Morris, Forbes.com, 31 May 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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