Deputy is a title used by a variety of species, usually denoting a function in security or law enforcement.

On Earth, "deputy" frequently indicated a subordinate rank in law enforcement to the role of sheriff. (TNG: "A Fistful of Datas")

Deputy was also the title given to Bajoran security officers stationed on Deep Space 9. They were under the command of Constable Odo. Odo was also empowered to temporarily deputize persons if he deemed it necessary for an investigation, as he did to Quark in 2370 to force his assistance in tracking the movement of weapons to the Alliance for Global Unity. (DS9: "Emissary", "The Circle")

Qualifiers Edit

The term "deputy" can also be used as a qualifier for other titles. Various examples include:

• Deputy Führer of Ekos (TOS: "Patterns of Force")
• Deputy Chief of Starfleet Intelligence (DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")
• Deputy Director (DS9: "Inquisition")
• Deputy intelligence officer (DS9: "Tacking Into the Wind")
• Deputy Investigator (VOY: "Riddles")
• Deputy science officer (ENT: "Impulse")
• Deputy Sheriff (ENT: "North Star")

Notable deputies Edit

• Bennings
• Bodan
• Virgil Earp
• Pinar
• Rota (Colonel Kira Nerys)
• Quark (for a brief period in early 2370)
• Talpet
• Yndar

See also Edit

• Unnamed Bajoran Militia personnel

External linkEdit

• Deputy at Wikipedia