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NYPD Captain's Badge.

A captain is a rank used by the police and military.

In most U.S. police departments, the rank of captain is immediately above that of a lieutenant. A captain is often the officer in charge of a precinct. In the New York City Police Department, the rank of captain is below deputy inspector.

In the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, a Captain is above First Lieutenant and below Major. In the Navy, it's above Commander and below Rear Admiral.

Known captains[]

Police Captains[]

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Captain Donald Cragen

Military captains[]

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