Definition

Noun: A police commissioner is a senior civil official appointed to oversee and manage the operations, duties, and discipline of a police force. This role typically involves high-level administrative leadership and policy-making within a police department or across a jurisdiction.

Usage Examples

• The police commissioner held a press conference to address the new community safety initiative.
• After the review, the mayor appointed a new police commissioner to reform the department.
• Reporting directly to the police commissioner, the deputy chief outlined the annual strategy.

Advanced Usage

• "to serve as police commissioner": To hold the office or position of police commissioner.
  • She served as police commissioner for a decade, implementing significant technological upgrades.
• "under the police commissioner": Referring to the chain of command or authority within the police force.
  • Several specialized units operate directly under the police commissioner.

Variants and Related Words

• Commissioner (noun): A person appointed to a role of authority, especially in a government department. (Note: This is the root title; "police commissioner" is a specific application.)
• Police Chief (noun): A senior officer in charge of a police department. (This is a similar role but may differ in specific duties or appointment process depending on the jurisdiction.)

Synonyms

• Chief of Police: The head of a police department.
• Superintendent (in some jurisdictions): A high-ranking police officer with command responsibilities.

Related Phrases

• Office of the Commissioner: The administrative department or staff supporting the police commissioner.
  • The policy directive was issued from the Office of the Commissioner.
• Commissioner's Directive: An official order or policy issued by the police commissioner.
  • The new patrol protocol was established by a Commissioner's Directive.

Noun

1. a civil commissioner appointed to supervise the duties and discipline of the police