Commissioner
Deputy commisioner
Deputy assistant commisioner
Commander
Chief superintendent
Superintendent
Chief inspector
Inspector
Sergeant
Constable
Another View: While the above answer may be true for one (or even several) larger departments, it is by no means accurate for many other departments or agencies which do not have a similarly structured rank system.
Police agencies are administered along a hierarchal, para-military command structure with direect accountability from the highest rank to the lowest officer with several intermediate supervisory positions (known by various titles) separating them or, in the case of a small department, no intervening supervisors at all.
If you are interested in a particular department you can research THAT department, or in the case of your local agency, just call them and ask.
In Kazakhstan, the police ranks are structured similarly to military ranks and include several levels. The ranks range from junior positions such as "Lieutenant" (Лейтенант) and "Senior Lieutenant" (Старший лейтенант) to higher ranks like "Colonel" (Полковник) and "Major General" (Майор-генерал). The highest rank in the police force is typically "Chief of Police" (Начальник полиции), which is often held by an individual with the rank of Major General or similar. The ranking system is designed to ensure a clear hierarchy and effective management within the police force.
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1360 Officers of all ranks.
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The Moroccan police force is structured with several ranks, including the highest rank of Inspector General, followed by ranks such as Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner, and Chief Inspector. Below these, there are ranks like Inspector, Sub-Inspector, and various officer and agent ranks. Each rank has specific responsibilities and levels of authority within the police hierarchy. The organization ensures a clear chain of command and specialization in various policing functions.
The metropolitan police has approximately 48,000 employees, 36,000 of which are serving police officers of various ranks
In 2007 there were 1584 sworn officers of all ranks on the Cleveland Police Department.
it depends on how good you are
As of August of 2009, the sworn staff of the Anchorage Police Department was 561 officers, of all ranks.
Graduate from a police academy. Perform with excellence. Work your way up through the ranks.
There were 721 sworn officers of all ranks on the Toledo Ohio Police Department as of 12-31-2009.
You have highway patrol or state troopers, you have county sheriffs departments and city police departments. The above relates to the USA, in other countries police and their ranks and specialisms are organised differently.