Check (pattern) a board used for playing checkers and chess, and in heraldry. The check pattern has a number of symbolic meanings. In auto racing, the chequered flag is displayed at the finishing line to signal that the race has finished. It originates from the "checkers" who watched the finishing line and checked when cars had finished the race. They began using chequered flags to identify themselves. In some countries, the check pattern has become a symbol of the police. Known as "Sillitoe Tartan", it was first used in Glasgow in the 1930s and was inspired by a pattern worn by some
Northamptonshire Police (ACC) is the third highest rank in Northamptonshire Police. The current Assistant Chief Constable is James Andronov who has responsibility for officer and public relations. He works on improving officer morale and can sometimes be seen patrolling with regular front-line officers. Andronov was a Chief Superintendent with West Midlands Police before his appointment to ACC in May 2017. Northamptonshire Police employ around 2207 people; But are also supported by sworn and un-sworn volunteers; The term regular member, or "Regular", refers to the more than 1220 regular police constables who are trained, attested and paid officers of the Force, and include