police commissioner

Police commissioner (also known as the commissioner of police) is a senior rank in many police forces of the world. In other jurisdictions, it is the title of a member of an oversight board. Rank insignia of police commissioner Duties and functions Police commissioners may be experienced police officers, though some are politically appointed, or elected civilians; not sworn police officers. In such cases, usually a professional chief of police is in charge of day-to-day operations. In either event, commissioners are the designated heads of the organizations. In police services of the UK, Commonwealth and United States, the title of commissioner may designate the head of an entire police force, or a member of an oversight board of police commissioners.