UK POLICE RANKS
Constable
- No rank insignia. Officer has personal police number identification on shoulder or shoulder epaulettes when in uniform
Sergeant
- Rank insignia is three stripes on the arm or shoulder epaulettes when wearing uniform
Inspector
- Rank insignia is two pips on the shoulder epaulettes when wearing uniform
Chief Inspector
- Rank insignia is three pips on the shoulder epaulettes when wearing uniform
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METROPOLITAN POLICE RANKS
Due to the size of the Force the Metropolitan Police Service has a slightly different rank structure than the rest of the country
Constable
- No rank insignia. Officer has personal police number identification on shoulder or shoulder epaulettes when in uniform
Sergeant
- Rank insignia is three stripes on the arm or shoulder epaulettes when wearing uniform
Inspector
- Rank insignia is two pips worn on the shoulder epaulettes when wearing uniform
Chief Inspector
- Rank insignia is three pips on the shoulder epaulettes when wearing uniform
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