Deputy commander was a rank in the
London
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Metropolitan Police which existed between 1946 and 1968.
In 1946, the rank of
chief constable, which was between
superintendent
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and
deputy assistant commissioner, was renamed deputy commander. At the same time, the rank of deputy assistant commissioner was divided into
commander and deputy assistant commissioner. From 1949, deputy commander was superior to the new rank of
chief superintendent
Chief superintendent is a senior rank in police forces, especially in those organised on the British model.
Rank insignia of chief superintendent
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. It was abolished in 1968.
The rank badge consisted of crossed
tipstaves in a wreath.
Ranks in the Metropolitan Police
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