Who is above the chief of police?

The police chief is at the top of the leadership hierarchy in a police department. All of the officers, detectives, sergeants, lieutenants, commanders, and the deputy chief report to the police chief.

Who regulates the police UK?

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) oversees the police complaints system in England and Wales.

What is the highest rank in the police UK?

chief constable
The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police is often considered to be the highest police rank within the United Kingdom, although in reality every chief constable and the two commissioners are supreme over their own forces and are not answerable to any other officer.

Can the mayor fire the police Commissioner?

As the Commission found in Guardians, the chief executive officer (mayor or city manager) or his designee is not only granted the power to appoint and dismiss the chief of police at will but sets the tone for the conduct of the entire force.

What does DS stand for in police force?

Detective Sergeant (DS or Det Sgt) Detective Inspector (DI or Det Insp) Detective Chief Inspector (DCI or Det Ch Insp)

Is a detective higher than a police officer UK?

In the United Kingdom, detective ranks are not superior to those of uniformed officers and a detective has the same powers and authority as a uniformed officer of the same rank.

Can the mayor fire the police chief?

Can the Mayor of London sack the Met commissioner?

The office is headed by the Mayor of London who acts in a similar capacity to the police and crime commissioners elsewhere in England. The office lacks the power to appoint or dismiss the commissioner.

Who can the mayor fire?

He has the sole power to hire, suspend and fire all municipal employees, except the city attorney, municipal clerk and administrator, if one is employed. In the mayor-council form of government, the mayor also presides at meetings of council and votes in the same manner as all members of council.