Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

detective-inspector

Noun

/dɪˈtɛktɪv ɪnˈspɛktər/

Definition

A detective-inspector is a police officer who holds a rank above that of a detective and specializes in investigating serious crimes.

Examples

The detective-inspector examined the crime scene for clues.
After years of work, the detective-inspector finally solved the cold case.
As a detective-inspector, she was responsible for supervising junior detectives and ensuring thorough investigations.

Meaning

In law enforcement, a detective-inspector typically oversees investigations, leads teams of detectives, and coordinates efforts to solve complex cases.