# Chief of Police

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8ifKK3H7Ra75thrWRwyh8

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Police Commissioner

**Alternative Labels:**

- Commissioner of Police
- Director of Public Safety
- Head of Police
- Police Chief
- Senior Law Enforcement Official

**Translations:**

- en-gb: Chief Constable

## Definition

A Chief of Police is the highest-ranking law enforcement officer within a police department or municipal law enforcement agency. This individual is responsible for overseeing all aspects of police operations, including personnel management, policy implementation, and ensuring public safety within their jurisdiction.

## Examples

- Los Angeles Police Chief
- Metropolitan Police Commissioner (London)
- New York City Police Commissioner

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RILQypXcjvqd1GxNIcqsb7

**Deprecated:** False