Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Polizei-Gefreiter
English translation:
police constable
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GWM123
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Polizei-Gefreiter
German to English
Law/Patents
Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
From an intermediate work reference for somebody in the Swiss Police. The person concerned was promoted to the rank of 'Polizei-Gefreiten'.
Proposed translations
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| 3 +2 | police constable |
GWM123
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| 5 | Police officer |
Franz Novak
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| 4 | patrolman |
Kim Metzger
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Change log
Jan 20, 2008 11:09: Steffen Walter changed "Field" from "Bus/Financial" to "Law/Patents" , "Field (specific)" from "Business/Commerce (general)" to "Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs"
Feb 8, 2008 10:42: GWM123 Created KOG entry
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police constable
On the assumption this is the most junior rank, constable would seem to fit.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-01-19 14:31:46 GMT)
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In the Metropolitan police (London) the rank structure is constable, followed by sergeant (http://www.met.police.uk/about/organisation.htm)
The same applies to other police forces (http://www.cluelass.com/Guide/FAQBrit.lasso)
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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-01-19 15:48:11 GMT)
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Yes, in Australia there are four grades of constable after probationary constable - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Australia_Police
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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-01-19 14:31:46 GMT)
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In the Metropolitan police (London) the rank structure is constable, followed by sergeant (http://www.met.police.uk/about/organisation.htm)
The same applies to other police forces (http://www.cluelass.com/Guide/FAQBrit.lasso)
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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-01-19 15:48:11 GMT)
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Yes, in Australia there are four grades of constable after probationary constable - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Australia_Police
Peer comment(s):
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Ken Cox
: acc. to Duden 'Gefreite' is the second-lowest rank. The English rank will naturally depend on the force and jurisdiction.
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| agree |
Kim Metzger
: Yes, constable is good for a British English speaking audience. Constable first class? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Australia_Police
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| agree |
Ingeborg Gowans (X)
: for BE, yes
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patrolman
A Polizeigefreiter is an entry-level rank and the entry-level rank on a police force is the patrolman.
Polizeihauptwachtmeister - patrolman
http://hem.passagen.se/patrikp/html/Ranks/PoliceGermany.html
Polizeihauptwachtmeister - patrolman
http://hem.passagen.se/patrikp/html/Ranks/PoliceGermany.html
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Police officer
Einstiegsränge: Polizei = officer, Sherif = Deputy Sherif
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