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noun
The chief of police of most territorial UK police forces, except the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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noun
the head of the police force in a county (or similar area)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: captain, police captain, police chief
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