Deputy Russell

Deputy Russell is a character in Season Four of the Showtime series DEXTER.

He’s a deputized Miami Metro police officer who helps organize a Neighborhood Watch Program.

Background
On some nights, an unknown vandal has been damaging property and painting graffiti in Dexter and Rita’s neighborhood.

Summary

 * “Blinded by the Light”

Returning after dark, Dexter is approaching his house when suddenly he is blinded by newly installed security lights. Once inside, he finds Rita hosting a neighborhood watch meeting. Noticing his surprise, she asks if he got her message, but he didn’t. Dexter surveys his community as they greet him. He tells Rita that he loves having the neighbors over, but he doesn’t mean it.

Deputy: “Are you ready to fight crime, Dexter?” Dexter: “You betcha.” Deputy: “That's good. Be aware of your neighbors. Know their schedules. That way you'll know if something's different, if anything seems off.” Dexter: “We don't want that.” Deputy: “Here, have a whistle and a head flashlight. It'll keep your hands free when you're out patrolling." Dexter: “Patrolling? We're patrolling?" Deputy: “Your job is to watch and report, watch and report.” Dexter: "Watch and report.” Deputy: “You got it.”

A signup sheet is passed around so that everyone can write down what days they'll be available to patrol.

Related Pages

 * Rita and Dexter's House
 * Andrew Brightman
 * Jesse Brightman

Trivia

 * A sheriff may deputize the police officers of cities, towns, villages, and special districts for specific purposes.