What does the cryptic crossword clue "Severe police officer removed from locality (6)" mean?

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Severe police officer removed from locality (6)

Times Cryptic #28892 | 5 Across | 2024-04-16

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{di}STRICT (locality) [police officer – DI – removed]

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