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* ''Film/BonCopBadCop'' has the ''[[LargeHam extremely]]'' [[PlayedForLaughs entertaining]] Capitaine [=LeBoeuf=], who gives an ''epic'' bilingual ranting, TurnInYourBadge rant, with '''RAGE''' turned UpToEleven, to a ''stoned'' Dave.
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* ''Film/BonCopBadCop'' has the ''[[LargeHam extremely]]'' [[PlayedForLaughs entertaining]] Capitaine [=LeBoeuf=], who gives an ''epic'' ''epic'', rage-filled, bilingual ranting, TurnInYourBadge rant, with '''RAGE''' turned UpToEleven, to a ''stoned'' Dave.
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* ''Film/Mitchell'': Chief Pallin, who fears that Detective Mitchell will mess up the FBI's case against Walter Deaney.
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Depending on his milieu and personal tastes, he may be sporting a mustache, wearing suspenders (belt braces), a pistol in a shoulder holster, or a [[CigarChomper cigar firmly planted in a corner of his mouth]]. Frequently (though by no means always) Da Chief is a ReasonableAuthorityFigure, but just as frequently they are a MeanBoss. Sometimes a PrivateDetective will have him as a FriendOnTheForce. If they are not friends of the main characters/group, then they are usually TheNeidermeyer and exist only to have their authority stepped over while they bluster. Originally, the Da Chief was AlwaysMale but has since seen more variety such as a [[IronLady woman]], ethnic minority, or [[BlackBossLady some]] combination [[TwoferTokenMinority thereof]].
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Depending on his milieu and personal tastes, he may be sporting a mustache, wearing suspenders (belt braces), a pistol in a shoulder holster, or a [[CigarChomper cigar firmly planted in a corner of his mouth]]. Frequently (though by no means always) Da Chief is a ReasonableAuthorityFigure, but just as frequently they are a MeanBoss. Sometimes a PrivateDetective will have him as a FriendOnTheForce. If they are not friends of the main characters/group, then they are usually TheNeidermeyer and exist only to have their authority stepped over while they bluster. Originally, the Da Chief was AlwaysMale but has since seen more variety such as a [[IronLady woman]], ethnic minority, such by making the character an IronLady or [[BlackBossLady some]] combination [[TwoferTokenMinority thereof]].
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-->''One of the newest clichés in the movies is [[BaldBlackLeaderGuy the use of a black actor to play the obstructionist superior officer in a police drama]]. How many times have we seen the hero called on the carpet in the office of his superior, a black man who orders him to stop hot-dogging around? This character is invariably wrong-headed and obtuse. "Narrow Margin" introduces a character like that, who then disappears except for mention in a phone call. In the bad old days, black actors were often cast in menial roles. [[PositiveDiscrimination Now they are cast as token superiors, but the stereotyping is just as relentless.]] What's the worse role, pushing a broom, or being kicked upstairs? Why not let some of these actors into the mainstream of the plot?''
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-->''One of the newest clichés in the movies is [[BaldBlackLeaderGuy the use of a black actor to play the obstructionist superior officer in a police drama]].drama. How many times have we seen the hero called on the carpet in the office of his superior, a black man who orders him to stop hot-dogging around? This character is invariably wrong-headed and obtuse. "Narrow Margin" introduces a character like that, who then disappears except for mention in a phone call. In the bad old days, black actors were often cast in menial roles. [[PositiveDiscrimination Now they are cast as token superiors, but the stereotyping is just as relentless.]] What's the worse role, pushing a broom, or being kicked upstairs? Why not let some of these actors into the mainstream of the plot?''
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Depending on his milieu and personal tastes, he may be sporting a mustache, wearing suspenders (belt braces), a pistol in a shoulder holster, or a [[CigarChomper cigar firmly planted in a corner of his mouth]]. Frequently (though by no means always) Da Chief is a ReasonableAuthorityFigure, but just as frequently they are a MeanBoss. Sometimes a PrivateDetective will have him as a FriendOnTheForce. If they are not friends of the main characters/group, then they are usually TheNeidermeyer and exist only to have their authority stepped over while they bluster. Originally, the Da Chief was AlwaysMale but has since seen more variety such as a [[IronLady woman]], [[BaldBlackLeaderGuy ethnic minority]], or [[BlackBossLady some]] combination [[TwoferTokenMinority thereof]].
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Depending on his milieu and personal tastes, he may be sporting a mustache, wearing suspenders (belt braces), a pistol in a shoulder holster, or a [[CigarChomper cigar firmly planted in a corner of his mouth]]. Frequently (though by no means always) Da Chief is a ReasonableAuthorityFigure, but just as frequently they are a MeanBoss. Sometimes a PrivateDetective will have him as a FriendOnTheForce. If they are not friends of the main characters/group, then they are usually TheNeidermeyer and exist only to have their authority stepped over while they bluster. Originally, the Da Chief was AlwaysMale but has since seen more variety such as a [[IronLady woman]], [[BaldBlackLeaderGuy ethnic minority]], minority, or [[BlackBossLady some]] combination [[TwoferTokenMinority thereof]].
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* [[TokenEvilTeammate Susan Rayner]] in ''ComicBook/TheBoys'' was the Director of the CIA, and as such the team answered to her. However despite all her bluster she rarely got around to disciplining them due to Butcher's habit of SleepingWithTheBoss, and the one time she tries [[spoiler: [[ControlFreak he really]], ''really'' doesn't take it well]].
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This is the eternally put-upon superior of an organization police department. They are always strict and by-the-book but can be comfortably relied upon to give a good ArsonMurderAndLifesaving-style speech. You can always expect them to say that [[RaceAgainstTheClock you have twenty-four hours]] or demand that you TurnInYourBadge, usually at the top of his formidable voice. They frequently worry that the mayor or district attorney will have his ass (and pension) for [[HeroInsurance whatever destruction]] the CowboyCop caused. They will occasionally prove to have a heart by giving his men an inspirational speech. They are the police department equivalent of AFatherToHisMen. Of course in the ByTheBookCop's case, Da Chief would do the exact opposite.
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This is the eternally put-upon superior of an organization police department. They are always strict and by-the-book but can be comfortably relied upon to give a good ArsonMurderAndLifesaving-style speech. You can always expect them to say that [[RaceAgainstTheClock you have twenty-four hours]] hours]], have you TakenOffTheCase or demand that you TurnInYourBadge, usually at the top of his formidable voice. They frequently worry that the mayor or district attorney will have his ass (and pension) for [[HeroInsurance whatever destruction]] the CowboyCop caused. They will occasionally prove to have a heart by giving his men an inspirational speech. They are the police department equivalent of AFatherToHisMen. Of course in the ByTheBookCop's case, Da Chief would do the exact opposite.
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* Chi([[IncrediblyLamePun ef]]) [=McBride=] played one in ''Film/UndercoverBrother''. The Chief's very first interaction with Undercover Brother is a relentless browbeating typical of this trope despite the fact that they'd never even met.
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* Chi([[IncrediblyLamePun Chi([[{{Pun}} ef]]) [=McBride=] played one in ''Film/UndercoverBrother''. The Chief's very first interaction with Undercover Brother is a relentless browbeating typical of this trope despite the fact that they'd never even met.
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* ''Manga/InoHeadGargoyle'': After the first arc, a new police chief takes over. Maruyama, formerly a cop in Kanagawa (where he knew Saejima in his delinquent days), is a hardass determined to clean up the Kichijoji police department. He does show some flexibility; he lets Saejima investigate the Blue Rose case even though it's not his division, pleased that Saejima is finally taking his job seriously.
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* ''Film/OsmosisJones'', which depicts cartoon white blood cells as a police force, naturally has one to chew out the titular CowboyCop. The guy's first line is ordering Jones into his office.
-->'''Chief:''' 78 trillion cells in the body all working together, you're the only one who thinks he can do it alone!
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-->'''Chief:''' Right! 78 trillion cells in the body all working together, you're the only one who thinks he can do italone!alone! You ever think that might be your problem, Jones?
-->'''Chief:''' Right! 78 trillion cells in the body all working together, you're the only one who thinks he can do it
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* ''Film/BonCopBadCop'' has the ''[[LargeHam extremely]]'' [[PlayedForLaughs entertaining]] Capitaine [=LeBoeuf=], who gives an ''epic'' TurnInYourBadge rant, with '''RAEG''' turned UpToEleven, to a ''stoned'' Dave.
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* ''Film/BonCopBadCop'' has the ''[[LargeHam extremely]]'' [[PlayedForLaughs entertaining]] Capitaine [=LeBoeuf=], who gives an ''epic'' bilingual ranting, TurnInYourBadge rant, with '''RAEG''' '''RAGE''' turned UpToEleven, to a ''stoned'' Dave.
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Depending on his milieu and personal tastes, he may be sporting a [[BadassMustache mustache]], wearing suspenders (belt braces), a pistol in a shoulder holster, or a [[CigarChomper cigar firmly planted in a corner of his mouth]]. Frequently (though by no means always) Da Chief is a ReasonableAuthorityFigure, but just as frequently they are a MeanBoss. Sometimes a PrivateDetective will have him as a FriendOnTheForce. If they are not friends of the main characters/group, then they are usually TheNeidermeyer and exist only to have their authority stepped over while they bluster. Originally, the Da Chief was AlwaysMale but has since seen more variety such as a [[IronLady woman]], [[BaldBlackLeaderGuy ethnic minority]], or [[BlackBossLady some]] combination [[TwoferTokenMinority thereof]].
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Depending on his milieu and personal tastes, he may be sporting a [[BadassMustache mustache]], mustache, wearing suspenders (belt braces), a pistol in a shoulder holster, or a [[CigarChomper cigar firmly planted in a corner of his mouth]]. Frequently (though by no means always) Da Chief is a ReasonableAuthorityFigure, but just as frequently they are a MeanBoss. Sometimes a PrivateDetective will have him as a FriendOnTheForce. If they are not friends of the main characters/group, then they are usually TheNeidermeyer and exist only to have their authority stepped over while they bluster. Originally, the Da Chief was AlwaysMale but has since seen more variety such as a [[IronLady woman]], [[BaldBlackLeaderGuy ethnic minority]], or [[BlackBossLady some]] combination [[TwoferTokenMinority thereof]].
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* ''Anime/DigimonSavers'': Captain Satsuma is intimidating just by his appearance alone: factor in his [[BadassBaritone deep voice]] (in [[Creator/TaitenKusunoki both]] [[Creator/JamiesonPrice versions]]!) and the fact he ''raises'' his voice when he gets pissed means he didn't get his nickname of "Oni no Ikkatsu" (lit. 'The Demon's Thunderous Roar') for nothing. When Masaru, Tohma and (by circumstance) Yoshino all broke the rules in episode 5? You didn't get in trouble, but you're lying if you didn't shrink back in your seat when he first hollered "'''YOU IDIOT!!'''"
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* ''Anime/DigimonSavers'': ''Anime/DigimonDataSquad'': Captain Satsuma is intimidating just by his appearance alone: factor in his [[BadassBaritone deep voice]] (in [[Creator/TaitenKusunoki both]] [[Creator/JamiesonPrice versions]]!) and the fact he ''raises'' his voice when he gets pissed means he didn't get his nickname of "Oni no Ikkatsu" (lit. 'The Demon's Thunderous Roar') for nothing. When Masaru, Tohma and (by circumstance) Yoshino all broke the rules in episode 5? You didn't get in trouble, but you're lying if you didn't shrink back in your seat when he first hollered "'''YOU IDIOT!!'''"
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* ''Manga/DetectiveConan'' has Inspector Juzo Megure on the police force that fits this trope in form, if not in function. Megure's own boss, Superintendent Kiyonaga Matsumoto, also fits in whenever he appears. And if we go to the Osaka Police Department, the role is filled in by Heizou Hattori (in charge of investigations and paperwork) and ''specially'' by Ginshirou Touyama (in charge of field operations).
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* ''Manga/DetectiveConan'' ''Manga/CaseClosed'' has Inspector Juzo Megure on the police force that fits this trope in form, if not in function. Megure's own boss, Superintendent Kiyonaga Matsumoto, also fits in whenever he appears. And if we go to the Osaka Police Department, the role is filled in by Heizou Hattori (in charge of investigations and paperwork) and ''specially'' by Ginshirou Touyama (in charge of field operations).
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** She proves to be less by the book, however, when she decides she's going to track down Amon and her missing metalbenders even if she has to go [[{{Vigilante}} outside the law]]. Not quite as [[ByTheBookCop by-the-book]] as she first appeared.
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* Eclipse from ''Anime/KiddyGrade''. [[spoiler:She's also got G-class superpowers on par with Eclair and Lumiere.]]
* Chief Todo from ''Anime/BubblegumCrisis''.
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* Commissioner James Gordon fits this trope in relationship to his subordinate police officers, however not in relationship to ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'', who is not under his authority.
* Maria Hill back when she was director of ''ComicBook/{{SHIELD}}''.
* Captain Cross in ''ComicBook/{{Powers}}'' has his cigar-chomping moments.
* Many Chief Judges in ComicBook/JudgeDredd have served this role, cigar-chomping optional. Dredd himself takes on this role during ''The Pit'' arc, where he is (reluctantly) made Sector Chief for [[WretchedHive Sector 301]].
* Maria Hill back when she was director of ''ComicBook/{{SHIELD}}''.
* Captain Cross in ''ComicBook/{{Powers}}'' has his cigar-chomping moments.
* Many Chief Judges in ComicBook/JudgeDredd have served this role, cigar-chomping optional. Dredd himself takes on this role during ''The Pit'' arc, where he is (reluctantly) made Sector Chief for [[WretchedHive Sector 301]].
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** Da Chief in ''Film/FortyEightHours'' and ''Film/AnotherFortyEightHrs''
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* ''Franchise/DieHard'': Deputy Chief of Police Dwayne T. Robinson in the [[Film/DieHard first film]], Airport Police Captain Carmine Lorenzo in the [[Film/DieHard2 second film]] and Captain Walter Cobb in the [[Film/DieHardWithAVengeance third film]]. Interestingly, Da Chiefs get more likable with each movie; Robinson is a total [[TheNeidermeyer Neidermeyer]], Lorenzo starts as a {{Jerkass}} but [[HiddenHeartOfGold steadily comes around]], while Cobb is a classic ReasonableAuthorityFigure from the start.
* ''Film/JamesBond'': M, particularly in ''Film/LicenceToKill'', ''Film/CasinoRoyale2006'' and ''Film/QuantumOfSolace''.
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* Captain Howard in ''Film/BadBoys''.
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* Commander Camparelli in ''Film/FlightOfTheIntruder''.
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* Chief Clark in ''Film/{{Alligator}}'' is another subversion, coming across as fairly intelligent and sympathetic.
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* ''Literature/AHarvestOfWar'': Cynetryth Payne, chief of the Draeze Provosts (police, fire brigade, closest thing to a military). She also tries to be a ByTheBookCop.
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* Chief Supt. Gordon Spikings in ''Series/DempseyAndMakepeace''.
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* Superintendant "Horn-rimmed Harry" Mullett in ''Series/ATouchOfFrost''.
* Lieutenant Castillo in ''Series/MiamiVice''.
* Chief Sinclair on ''Series/{{CSINY}}''
* Captain Ed Hocken in the ''Series/PoliceSquad'' TV series and ''Film/TheNakedGun'' films.
* The Chief in ''Series/FunkySquad''.
* Lieutenant Castillo in ''Series/MiamiVice''.
* Chief Sinclair on ''Series/{{CSINY}}''
* Captain Ed Hocken in the ''Series/PoliceSquad'' TV series and ''Film/TheNakedGun'' films.
* The Chief in ''Series/FunkySquad''.
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* In the ''Series/{{Lost}}'' episodes "Collision" and "Two for the Road," CowboyCop Ana-Lucia's vexed captain is also her mother.
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* ''Series/TheBill''. The CID heads and the Superintendents:
** DCI Jack Meadows for CID.
** DI Manson also for CID.
** DI Burnside for CID.
** DI Galloway for CID.
** Chief Superintendent Charles Brownlow
** Superintendent Tom Chandler (until he went crazy and killed himself)
** Superintendent Adam Okaro (who was black)
** Superintendent John Heaton
** Superintendent Jack Meadows
** DCI Jack Meadows for CID.
** DI Manson also for CID.
** DI Burnside for CID.
** DI Galloway for CID.
** Chief Superintendent Charles Brownlow
** Superintendent Tom Chandler (until he went crazy and killed himself)
** Superintendent Adam Okaro (who was black)
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* Captain Dobey in ''Series/StarskyAndHutch''.
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* Sergeant Brown in ''Series/TheUnusuals''.
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* ''Series/RescueMe'' has Fire Chief Jerry Reilly, eventually replaced by Sidney Feinberg and Needles Nelson.
* U.S. Marshal Art Mullen on ''Series/{{Justified}}'' fills this role.
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* In ''Series/TheGoodGuys'', lieutenant Anna Ruiz fits the trope description perfectly, which fits the show's concept as a parody of cop shows. She did sleep with Dan, though, but all women sleep with Dan.
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* ''Series/BlueHeelers'' has Senior Sergeant Tom Croyden, though a straighter example would be the recurring Inspectors Monica Draper and Russell Falcon-Price.
* Inspector Thatcher and Lt. Walsh on ''Series/DueSouth''.
* Several undersheriffs take on this role in ''Series/{{CSI}}'' with Mobley and Atwater in the earlier seasons, and later [=McKeen=] and most recently Ecklie.
* ''Series/CityHomicide'' has Detective Superintendant Waverley, and Detective Senior Sergeants Stanley Wolf and Terry Jarvis. Matt Ryan takes on this role after being promoted to Sergeant.
* Not a police show, but in ''Series/{{Neighbours}}'' Senior Sergeant Allan Steiger took on this role when Stuart Parker joined the force.
* The same applies to Sergeant Darren [=McGrath=] in ''Series/HomeAndAway'' when Peter, Jack and Charlie's work is the focus.
* Inspector Thatcher and Lt. Walsh on ''Series/DueSouth''.
* Several undersheriffs take on this role in ''Series/{{CSI}}'' with Mobley and Atwater in the earlier seasons, and later [=McKeen=] and most recently Ecklie.
* ''Series/CityHomicide'' has Detective Superintendant Waverley, and Detective Senior Sergeants Stanley Wolf and Terry Jarvis. Matt Ryan takes on this role after being promoted to Sergeant.
* Not a police show, but in ''Series/{{Neighbours}}'' Senior Sergeant Allan Steiger took on this role when Stuart Parker joined the force.
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* Lieutenant Virginia Cooper for the first three seasons of ''Series/NewYorkUndercover'' then Lieutenant Malcolm Barker season four.
* Lester in ''Series/{{Primeval}}''.
** Don't ever tell him he's nicer than he looks and acts. He'll threaten to sue you for defamation.
* ''Series/{{Psych}}'' has Chief Karen Vick.
* Lester in ''Series/{{Primeval}}''.
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* Police Commissioner [[Creator/TomSelleck Frank Reagan]] from ''Series/BlueBloods'' is a reasonable one and also a protagonist example. Lieutenant Sid Gormley is a straighter example, as Frank's CowboyCop son Danny's supervisor and supporting character up through season 5, when he's promoted to a spot as an advisor on Frank's staff.
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* Assistant Director Ward in ''Series/TheFBI''. However, as his agents are [[ByTheBookCop By-the-Book Cops]], he seldom has much in the way of trouble to deal with.
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* [[http://www.egscomics.com/?date=2010-01-19 Assistant Director Liefeld]] of ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive''.
* Marty and Zip's [[http://www.sincomics.com/phpAlbum/main.php?cmd=imageview&var1=DDG%2FDDG70.jpg&var2=2 reaper boss]] from ''Webcomic/{{DDG}}'' has definite elements of Da Chief about her.
* Marty and Zip's [[http://www.sincomics.com/phpAlbum/main.php?cmd=imageview&var1=DDG%2FDDG70.jpg&var2=2 reaper boss]] from ''Webcomic/{{DDG}}'' has definite elements of Da Chief about her.
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* ''Webcomic/DinosaurComics'': The Utahraptor in [[http://www.qwantz.com/index.php?comic=274 this guest comic]]
* Webcomic/AxeCop gets Axe Chief in [[http://axecop.com/index.php/acguest/read/axe_cop_guest_episode_2/ a guest episode]].
* Webcomic/AxeCop gets Axe Chief in [[http://axecop.com/index.php/acguest/read/axe_cop_guest_episode_2/ a guest episode]].
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* ''[[http://www.theangrypolicecaptain.com The Angry Police Captain]]'' distills this trope into its purest text-based form.
* Harkon Smith fits this role in ''Literature/ChronoHustle'' for the TRD Agents.
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* ''[[http://www.theangrypolicecaptain.com The Angry Police Captain]]'' distills this trope into its purest text-based form.
* Harkon Smith fits this role in ''Literature/ChronoHustle'' for the TRD Agents.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/WhereOnEarthIsCarmenSandiego'', The Chief (as he's called), is a living computer, and in this case, [[TheWonka he's a little nutty.]]
* In ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', a now-elderly Barbara Gordon had her father's old position, and she was ''far'' more reluctant to work with Batman (meaning Bruce ''and'' Terry) than he was, at least at first.
* In ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', a now-elderly Barbara Gordon had her father's old position, and she was ''far'' more reluctant to work with Batman (meaning Bruce ''and'' Terry) than he was, at least at first.
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* A key component of ''WesternAnimation/AssyMcGee''.
* Junior Comissioner Vallejo in ''WesternAnimation/{{Fillmore}}'' fits this trope perfectly.
* Junior Comissioner Vallejo in ''WesternAnimation/{{Fillmore}}'' fits this trope perfectly.
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* The animated ''ComicBook/PlasticMan'' pilot had Archie Bronson fill in this role perfectly, despite actually being the titular character's ''parole officer.''
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* The nearly forgotten crime thriller ''Narrow Margin'' features an interesting variation in J.A. Preston as a soft-spoken Los Angeles chief deputy D.A. -- meaning that he'd also answer to the D.A. but is still Gene Hackman's direct superior -- who vetoes his risky plan on the grounds that it could fall through and let the villain walk at trial, to which he's accused of being publicity-hungry. Creator/RogerEbert, in the review that would also codify IdiotPlot, [[https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/narrow-margin-1990 was moved to discuss the trope and its shortcomings]]:
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* The nearly forgotten crime thriller ''Narrow Margin'' features an interesting variation in J.A. Preston as a soft-spoken Los Angeles chief deputy D.A. -- meaning that he'd also answer directly to the D.A. , but is still Gene Hackman's direct superior -- who vetoes his risky plan on the grounds that it could fall through and let the villain walk at trial, to which he's accused trial; the hero promptly accuses him of being publicity-hungry. Creator/RogerEbert, in the review that would also codify IdiotPlot, [[https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/narrow-margin-1990 was moved to discuss the trope and its shortcomings]]:
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* The nearly forgotten crime thriller ''Narrow Margin'' features an interesting variation in J.A. Preston as a soft-spoken Los Angeles chief deputy D.A. -- meaning that he'd also answer to the D.A. but is still Gene Hackman's direct superior -- who vetoes his risky plan on the grounds that it could fall through and let the villain walk at trial, to which he's accused of being publicity-hungry. Creator/RogerEbert, in the review that would also codify IdiotPlot, [[https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/narrow-margin-1990 was moved to discuss the trope and its shortcomings]]:
-->''One of the newest clichés in the movies is [[BaldBlackLeaderGuy the use of a black actor to play the obstructionist superior officer in a police drama]]. How many times have we seen the hero called on the carpet in the office of his superior, a black man who orders him to stop hot-dogging around? This character is invariably wrong-headed and obtuse. "Narrow Margin" introduces a character like that, who then disappears except for mention in a phone call. In the bad old days, black actors were often cast in menial roles. [[PositiveDiscrimination Now they are cast as token superiors, but the stereotyping is just as relentless.]] What's the worse role, pushing a broom, or being kicked upstairs? Why not let some of these actors into the mainstream of the plot?''
-->''One of the newest clichés in the movies is [[BaldBlackLeaderGuy the use of a black actor to play the obstructionist superior officer in a police drama]]. How many times have we seen the hero called on the carpet in the office of his superior, a black man who orders him to stop hot-dogging around? This character is invariably wrong-headed and obtuse. "Narrow Margin" introduces a character like that, who then disappears except for mention in a phone call. In the bad old days, black actors were often cast in menial roles. [[PositiveDiscrimination Now they are cast as token superiors, but the stereotyping is just as relentless.]] What's the worse role, pushing a broom, or being kicked upstairs? Why not let some of these actors into the mainstream of the plot?''
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* "The Chief" in ''Film/SplitSecond'' (named Trasher according to the credits), who spends most of his time trying to rein the violent and snarky [[CowboyCop Harley Stone]] in.
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* "The Chief" in ''Film/SplitSecond'' ''Film/SplitSecond1992'' (named Trasher according to the credits), who spends most of his time trying to rein the violent and snarky [[CowboyCop Harley Stone]] in.
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* Captain Roy Montgomery in ''Series/{{Castle}}'' to an extent, although he is a bit more complex than that. After his [[spoiler: death saving Beckett (who manages to catch a near fatal gunshot at his funeral!)]] in the Season 4 finale, he is replaced by Captain Victoria "Iron" Gates, whose officious attitude is later subverted when its revealed that she [[spoiler: figured out that Castle and Beckett were in a relationship and doesn't care provided they keep it discreet]].
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* Captain Roy Montgomery in ''Series/{{Castle}}'' to an extent, although he is a bit more complex than that. After his [[spoiler: death saving Beckett (who manages to catch a near fatal gunshot at his funeral!)]] in the Season 4 finale, he is replaced by Captain Victoria "Iron" Gates, whose officious attitude is later subverted when its revealed that she [[spoiler: figured out that Castle and Beckett were in a relationship and doesn't care provided they keep it discreet]]. In Season 8, Beckett herself becomes the new Captain after Gates is [[PutOnABus promoted]]. [[HollywoodLaw Not that this stops her from continuing to investigate]] [[StatusQuoIsGod the way she always has]].
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* Commissioner Smirnov from ''ComicBook/{{Blacksad}}'' often takes on this role for both the officers under his command and the titular PrivateDetective, despite the latter not really being under his authority (they're old friends and have a lot of mutual respect). A classic ReasonableAuthorityFigure example, and willing to bend the law in the names of enforcing its spirit rather than the letter.
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* ''Franchise/DieHard'': Deputy Chief of Police Dwayne T. Robinson in the [[Film/DieHard first film]], Airport Police Captain Carmine Lorenzo in the [[Film/DieHard2 second film]] and Captain Walter Cobb in the [[Film/DieHardWithAVengeance third film]]. The first two are [[JerkAss jerkasses]]/[[TheNeidermeyer Neidermeyers]] while Cobb is a classic ReasonableAuthorityFigure.
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* ''Franchise/DieHard'': Deputy Chief of Police Dwayne T. Robinson in the [[Film/DieHard first film]], Airport Police Captain Carmine Lorenzo in the [[Film/DieHard2 second film]] and Captain Walter Cobb in the [[Film/DieHardWithAVengeance third film]]. The first two are [[JerkAss jerkasses]]/[[TheNeidermeyer Neidermeyers]] Interestingly, Da Chiefs get more likable with each movie; Robinson is a total [[TheNeidermeyer Neidermeyer]], Lorenzo starts as a {{Jerkass}} but [[HiddenHeartOfGold steadily comes around]], while Cobb is a classic ReasonableAuthorityFigure.ReasonableAuthorityFigure from the start.
* Lieutenant Bergin from ''Film/IRobot'' is a bit more gentle than average, but otherwise ticks all the boxes. He's caught between trying to placate his higher-ups and reign in [[CowboyCop Detective Spooner's]] fanatical devotion to digging at an inconvenient case and/or [[FantasticRacism hating robots]].
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* ''Webcomic/DoubleK'', being ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'' in the form of a buddy-cop show, gives this role to [[strike: Lord]] ''Chief'' Genome. And it is as awesome as it sounds.
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* ''Webcomic/DoubleK'', being ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'' in the form of a buddy-cop show, gives this role to [[strike: Lord]] ''Chief'' Genome. And it is as awesome as it sounds. Meanwhile, the neighboring precinct has [[OnlySaneMan Dayakka]] as Da Chief, but [[spoiler:he turns out to be a {{Deconstruction}}, as his own CowboyCop — Kittan — is not only [[ObnoxiousInLaws his brother-in-law]] (preventing him from firing him), but also so batshit crazy and obnoxious that Dayakka is willing to commit perjury and risk his entire career just to get the guy [[ReassignedToAntarctica reassigned as far away from him as physically possible]].]]
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* 2 Michael from ''Webcomic/KillSixBillionDemons'' is the oldest incarnated [[OurAngelsAreDifferent Angel]] in Throne and fulfills this role, though he trades in the yelling for [[TranquilFury frighteningly-quiet]] lectures, as well as being ''a lot'' more [[MeanBoss mean]] than most examples. [[spoiler:He also turns out to be a great deal more [[TheChessmaster manipulative, intelligent, and morally ambiguous]] than most examples; he's personally involved in one of the [[GambitPileup multiple, competing]] conspiracies surrounding the Key of Kings, openly admits that he is really using them for his own ends, and generally gives the sense of knowing much more than he lets on.]]
-->''Not all acts of evil are foolish, [[TheLastDJ White Chain]]. And not all acts of good are wise.''
-->''Not all acts of evil are foolish, [[TheLastDJ White Chain]]. And not all acts of good are wise.''
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** Gibbs briefly took on the role of Director in the interim before Vance became the official Director.
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** Thomas Morrow was Director of NCIS in Seasons 1 and 2. Nowadays he's Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. [[spoiler:Until his assassination in Season 12.]]
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** Thomas Morrow was Director of NCIS in Seasons 1 and 2. Nowadays he's Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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* ''VideoGame/ChickenPolice:'' Bloodboyle is a racist who can't stand protagonist Sonny Featherland. On the other hand, he is unbribable, Sonny worries about what will happen to the city when Bloodboyle retires, and Bloodboyle congratulates Sonny when he cracks the case.
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* ''WebAnimation/HomestarRunner'': Dangeresque has an oppressive boss who constantly yells at him for breaking the rules.
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Compare DaEditor, who has a similar plot function and personality (and many times appearance), but is the boss of the IntrepidReporter. Frequently overlaps with MeanBoss and BeleagueredBoss. [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant Not to be confused with]] [[Machinima/ArbyNTheChief Master]] [[Franchise/{{Halo}} Chief]].
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Compare DaEditor, who has a similar plot function and personality (and many times appearance), but is the boss of the IntrepidReporter. Frequently overlaps with MeanBoss and BeleagueredBoss. [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant Not to be confused with]] [[Machinima/ArbyNTheChief Master]] [[Franchise/{{Halo}} Chief]].
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