noun
chief (of a police station, fire station, etc.); head (of an office)
Refers to the head of a specific government office or station, most commonly a police chief. The exact office is usually clear from context.
新しい警察署長が着任した。
The new police chief has taken up his post.
消防署長が現場で指揮をとった。
The fire chief took command at the scene.
Compound of 署 (government office, station) and 長 (chief, head).