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insp

insp

3 9.3
A police officer who leads and checks investigations
  • noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : inspector
  • The insp arrived at the scene promptly.
  • Insp-Kavanaugh
  • Insp-Miles

Examples

  • Insp Brown arrived at the scene to oversee the investigation.

  • The report was signed by Insp Lee from the local police department.

  • During the meeting, Insp Patel explained the new safety procedures.

  • Did the insp find any evidence?

  • The insp conducted a thorough review of the safety procedures at the station.

  • As the insp, she was responsible for overseeing the investigation into the missing person case.

  • The local police insp held a press conference to discuss recent crime trends and community safety.

Synonyms

investigator
vsinsp
756 3.4

A police officer who looks into crimes to find evidence

is a rank title abbreviation not the crime solving officer role
inspector
vsinsp
  • UK
285 3.0

A senior police officer who leads and supervises other officers

is the shortened written form used instead of the full rank name

How Senior

chief
1.9
superintendent
166 6.0
insp
  • Jargon
3 9.3
sergeant
422 3.9
officer
1.2

Surface Forms

insp singular
inps plural

Etymology

Insp is a short form of inspector, meaning 'a person who checks or supervises'. You often see 'Insp' before a name in police notes, so it shows the person's job.