Rank Structure
Promotion to the ranks of sergeant, detective sergeant, lieutenant, detective lieutenant, and captain, detective captain, are made via competitive civil service examinations. Promotion to the ranks of detective, deputy inspector, inspector and chief are made at the discretion of the police commissioner.
| Title | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Police Commissioner | |
| Chief of Department | |
| Chief of Division | |
| Assistant Chief | |
| Deputy Chief | |
| Inspector | |
| Deputy Inspector | |
| Detective Captain Captain |
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| Detective Lieutenant Lieutenant |
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| Detective Sergeant Sergeant |
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| Detective Police Officer |
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