What does DS stand for in British police?

What does DS stand for in British police?

Detective Sergeant. (DS or Det Sgt) Inspector (Insp) Inspector. Detective Inspector.

What is DS police rank?

Police Constable / Detective Constable – this is the starting rank for police officers. Sergeant / Detective Sergeant – the first supervisory rank. Most sergeants are responsible for a team of constables. Inspector / Detective Inspector – inspectors typically oversee a shift of constables and sergeants.

What is a DS and a Di?

Detective Sergeant (DS): as with their uniformed counterparts, responsible for a group of DCs. Detective Inspector (DI): an experienced and seasoned detective.

What does DC and DS stand for police?

The below list is in hierarchical order: DC – Detective Constable (cops who have passed their detective exams get a “D” instead of “P” before their rank) DS – Detective Sergeant. DI – Detective Inspector. DCI – Detective Chief Inspector.