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Definition
Sergeant; a police or disciplined services rank, referencing the three stripes on the uniform badge.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the rank of Sergeant in the Hong Kong Police Force, named after the three chevrons on the uniform badge. It is a common piece of police slang used by both officers and the public to describe the rank without using the formal title. The term is widely understood in local culture and carries a sense of familiarity.
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Common phrases
to be promoted to sergeant
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