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.