('US') a sheriff's 'deputy' [=an assistant who helps a sheriff enforce the law]
She's now the department's 'deputy' director.
a 'deputy' sheriff
(..) What about her? I think I know who the john was. - Who? - Matthews. - Matthews? - The fucking deputy chief. I don't know what the fuck to do. He was one of dad's best friends, he was practically my mentor. I can't just bust him. I owe him more than that. (..)2011 TvShow: Dexter Title: Talk to the Hand Season: 6 Episode 11