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desk sergeant

 

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Noun desk sergeant has 1 sense
  1. desk sergeant, deskman, station keeper - the police sergeant on duty in a police station
    --1 is a kind of police sergeant, sergeant

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Desk Sergeant

A desk sergeant is a police officer who is responsible for various administrative tasks and managing the front desk at a police station.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Police Officer

In this sense, a desk sergeant refers to a police officer stationed at the front desk of a police station. They handle administrative duties, such as filing reports, answering phones, and providing information to the public.

Example sentence: The desk sergeant greeted the visitors and provided them with the necessary forms to file a complaint.

Sense 2: Supervisor

In this sense, a desk sergeant can also refer to a higher-ranking police officer who supervises other officers and oversees the operations of the front desk at a police station.

Example sentence: The desk sergeant instructed the officers on duty to maintain order in the station while he was away.

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