"desk sergeant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: desk sergeants [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} desk sergeant (plural desk sergeants)
  1. (law enforcement) A sergeant who has an administrative position inside of a police station. Categories (topical): Law enforcement
    Sense id: en-desk_sergeant-en-noun-7XU3arPC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, law-enforcement

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