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In the novel "In the Heat of the Night," Chief Bill Gillespie holds the highest authority within the police department as the Chief of Police. He is in charge of overseeing all operations and making important decisions within the department. His rank gives him the power to give orders to his subordinates and dictate how cases are handled.

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