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. (DS9: "Emissary")

Qualifiers Edit

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

• 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