Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
Who heads each of the separate police forces in the UK?
- AA sheriff
- BA Police and Crime Commissioner
- CA Chief ConstableRight answer
- DA magistrate
Answer: A Chief Constable
Each police force is led by a Chief Constable. In England and Wales the Chief Constable is appointed by the elected Police and Crime Commissioner.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "Respecting the law". Practice question 567 of 651, written in our own words.