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A hierarchy is essentially an order. Some have more, some have less. That is a hierarchy.
No, that's not the definition either.
Lets go with the OED for *s sake:
''a system, especially in a society or an organization, in which people are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest.''
hierarchy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com
Police are not in a hierarchy with non police 'at the bottom'. Its not that they're above you or I in any way.
Within the police force, there is a hierarchy however (ranging from constable to senior constable to sergeant to commissioner etc)
Can we stick with the OED definition from now on please?
Yes or No.