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