deputy chief
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The second highest ranking officer, especially in a police or fire department.
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- The deputy chief is second-in-command at the police department.
- The deputy chief of police will address the media this afternoon.
- After years of service, she was promoted to deputy chief.
- He is currently the acting deputy chief of the fire department.
- The mayor announced his appointment of a new deputy chief.
- Who will take over as deputy chief when he retires?
- As deputy chief, her primary responsibility is overseeing daily operations.
- The deputy chief of the fire department coordinated the rescue efforts.
- The former deputy chief's testimony was crucial to the investigation.
- All department heads must report directly to the deputy chief.