noun
police sergeant; detective sergeant
Slang term for a police sergeant, specifically a detective sergeant (巡査部長). Used in informal contexts, often in police dramas or among colleagues.
See also: 巡査部長
デカ長が現場に到着した。
The detective sergeant arrived at the scene.
あのデカ長は厳しいことで有名だ。
That police sergeant is famous for being strict.