deputy sheriff

• Agente da lei que atua como auxiliar do xerife, geralmente responsável por patrulhamento, entrega de documentos judiciais e manutenção da ordem em um condado ou jurisdição.

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.

1. B2formalamerican

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

   Policial de xerife

   • 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.