Explain “chain of command” and its impact on supervision and formal communication within police departments.

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Hierarchy of authority, also known as chain of command means that each person within an organization has a supervisor, and supervisors have more authority than subordinates. Orders flow down the chain of command, and complaints or suggestions should go up the chain of command. Many police departments are organized similar to the military chain of command and utilize similar titles.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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