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police captain

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Noun1.police captainpolice captain - a policeman in charge of a precinct
police chief, captain
Chief Constable - the head of the police force in a county (or similar area)
police officer, policeman, officer - a member of a police force; "it was an accident, officer"


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She had tried to find out by asking the police captain while his men were turning the room upside down.
Under Western Eyes by Conrad, Joseph View in context
"An acquaintance isn't always a friend," said the police captain, grinning.
The Valley of Fear by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
The police captain reinforced from his vanguard, and the mob at the rear was repelled.
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