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5 Tips for Becoming a Detective
Andrew Hawks
What is it about investigative work and detective work that makes it the center of attention in cop movies that Hollywood spits out on a yearly basis? The love affair with detectives and movies seems to go on year after year, from the likes of Dragnet and Dirty Harry, now television in inundated with crime scene investigators from Los Angeles, to Miami and up to New York City.
We all know in real life that being a detective is not quite like the movies, however, it can be a very challenging and rewarding step in your law enforcement career, and a step that should be a natural progression as well. Whether you choose to stay an investigator your entire career, or branch off into other areas of law enforcement, it is a position that you will gain valuable experience in.
loaded_dice
almost 3 years ago
24 Comments
Not valid in the People's Democratic Republic of Chicago.
BR_260354
almost 3 years ago
338 Comments
Work with your District Attorney's Office and ask them what you can do to make your cases more solid.
Oncethere2506
almost 3 years ago
274 Comments
The most important piece of advice that I found here is the "Work Hard" section. I can recall the motto of an old homicide detective who once said, " The good detective is the investigator who when all leads have been exhausted, knocks on one more door." There is nothing like being persistent, education is fine we need to know how to write, but it doesn't make you persistent. The detective who takes the attitude, I will hunt down every predator that comes across my desk with logic, steady and consistent pressure, will normally win in the end!
allyceclaire
almost 3 years ago
70 Comments
lol i think its quite funny to watch cop shows on tv because i sit thru the whole thing picking out what they do wrong, like picking up crime scene evidence with no gloves, or walking right thru the crime scene ect... im not even a cop, but im smart enough to know to leave it to the pro"s.
Anonymous
almost 3 years ago
BUMP to that PSD!! I've actually gone on calls in security where the complainant starts by saying "I watch (insert show name here) so I know forensics." I've had to resist the urge to groan and facepalm every time.
Anonymous
almost 3 years ago
Tip #6...stop watching NCIS, Criminal Minds, Cold Case...etc etc....concentrate on being a cop first