Commander

Commander is a military rank used in many navies but not generally in armies or air forces. It is below Captain and above Lieutenant-Commander. The rank evolved in the 18th and early 19th centuries and was originally known as Master and Commander. The Royal Navy shortened Master and Commander to Commander in 1814.

British police rank

Commander is also a senior police rank in the United Kingdom. However it is only used by the two London police forces, the City of London Police, and the Metropolitan Police Service. It is senior to Chief Superintendent and junior to Deputy Assistant Commissioner (in the Metropolitan Police) or Assistant Commissioner (in the City of London Police).

Related Topics:
Police - United Kingdom - City of London Police - Metropolitan Police Service - Chief Superintendent - Deputy Assistant Commissioner

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