Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

Assistant commissioner, or assistant commissioner of police (AcP), was a rank used by police forces in the British Empire. It was usually the lowest rank that could be held by a European officer, most of whom joined the police at this rank. In the 20th century, it was in many territories opened to non-Europeans as well.

The rank below assistant superintendent was usually inspector, a rank usually held by non-Europeans. The rank above was deputy superintendent or superintendent depending on the force. The rank badge was usually two or three stars ("pips").