James Deakins

James Deakins
Name	James Deakins
Title	Captain
Affiliation	New York City Police Department
Division	Major Case Squad
Status	Retired
Actor	Jamey Sheridan
First Appearance	One
Last Appearance	The Good

James Deakins, played by Jamey Sheridan, was the captain of the Major Case Squad on Law & Order: Criminal Intent until season 5. His top detectives included partners Robert Goren and Alexandra Eames, as well as partners Mike Logan and Carolyn Barek.

In 2005 Deakins suffered from Bell's palsy, and was forced to wear an eyepatch. (CI: No Exit)

He resigned from the NYPD in 2006 rather than fight false charges of corruption against him. The charges were planted by jailed former friend Frank Adair, and others inside the Department.