chief inspector
Top police investigator
Chief inspector is a rank in British and some Commonwealth police forces, falling between inspector and superintendent.
The title appears frequently in British crime fiction, where chief inspectors often lead murder investigations: Chief Inspector Morse, Chief Inspector Gamache.
In American policing, equivalent ranks typically have different names.
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
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- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- investigationFormal examination of facts
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Low-ranking peace officer
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