custody sergeant

Frequency: 5.04.5 per million words

the police officer responsible for the welfare of arrested people in a police station

sergeantADJECTIVE + NOUN (in the police)

Categories:

custody

Examples (10)

  • The arrested man was formally booked by the custody sergeant.
  • It is the custody sergeant's responsibility to ensure the welfare of detainees.
  • You will need to speak to the custody sergeant before you can visit him.
  • The new shift started, and a different custody sergeant took over the watch.
  • The custody sergeant carefully reviewed all documentation for the prisoner.
  • Any requests from the cells must go through the custody sergeant on duty.
  • Specialized training is provided for police officers aspiring to become a custody sergeant.
  • The custody sergeant explained the legal rights to the suspect in detail.
  • He asked the custody sergeant for permission to make a phone call.
  • During the inspection, the inspector commended the custody sergeant for excellent record-keeping.