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Houser went on to explain that there are a few different permutations of deputization the administration could pursue, including deputizing National Guard troops or local law enforcement before they start using private contractors.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2025

This time, the goal would be to spread Mr. James’s name and face — in effect deputizing every New Yorker with a smartphone by giving them their own personal wanted poster.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2022

Every four years, authorities in the District bring in help from outside police agencies for presidential inaugurations, deputizing as many as 3,000 officers from departments across the country.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2022

For years, the FAA has relied on Boeing employees to certify the airworthiness of planes by deputizing some company employees to act on behalf of the agency.

From Washington Times • Feb. 15, 2022

Now and then he made half a sovereign extra by deputizing on the organ.

From The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories by Bennett, Arnold