Other Police: Upper Ranks

How to address the Chief Constable, Deputy Chief Constable or Assistant Chief Constable

The correct forms of address are as follows:

Beginning of letter Dear Chief Constable etc. (or by name)
End of letter Yours sincerely
Envelope Sir John Smith/John Smith, Esq (followed by decorations) or Chief Constable, Blankshire Constabulary; or Deputy Chief Constable, Blankshire Constabulary etc.
Verbal address Chief Constable, Deputy Chief Constable etc. or by name

 

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