deputy sheriff

• Membre des forces de l'ordre qui assiste le shérif, généralement chargé des patrouilles, de la signification des actes judiciaires et du maintien de l'ordre dans un comté ou une juridiction.

A law enforcement officer who serves as an assistant to the sheriff, typically responsible for patrolling, serving legal documents, and maintaining order in a county or jurisdiction.

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   A sworn law enforcement officer who assists the sheriff in carrying out duties such as patrolling, investigating crimes, and serving legal documents.

   adjoint du shérif

   • The deputy sheriff responded to the emergency call within minutes.
   • He was appointed as a deputy sheriff after completing the academy training.
   • The deputy sheriff served the court summons to the witness.