aggiej
November 26, 2002, 1:36am
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i wanna be a big-city detective. how can i get there? do i need to be a patrolman for a certain amount of time? or can i just get a trenhcoat and start detecting? i have a degree in biochem and about 6 years work experience.
aahala
November 26, 2002, 1:47am
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If you haven’t a clue, then you can’t become one.
astro
November 26, 2002, 2:55am
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Police and Detectives - Occupational Requirements
Have you ever thought about becoming a Los Angeles Police Officer? ]
Police Detective
The class title of a Police Detective within the Police Department is assigned to specialized functions of criminal investigations. At present, there are three Detective ranks within the Police Department: Detective I, II and III. The Detective II and III are supervisory positions and are responsible for training and overseeing the activities of Detectives I and Police Officers. A Detective is often assigned to a specialized division and is responsible for responding to the scenes of crimes, conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations, preparing the required investigative reports, preparing a biopsy of the report, apprehending the suspect, preparing the case for a successful prosecution, and testifying in court. On occasion, a Detective travels to other parts of the country or overseas to extradite suspects wanted in connection with crimes committed in the City of Los Angeles. In this capacity, a Detective maintains liaison with international law enforcement agencies.
Some of the specialized duties performed by a Detective include: conduct narcotics investigations, perform surveillance and establish and maintain contacts with informants; investigate gang related crimes; respond to and investigate scenes of crimes such as homicide, theft, robbery, auto theft, illegal sex related activities; and, crimes committed by juveniles. In addition, a Detective may perform court liaison functions; act as a Watch Commander; provide electronic equipment expertise to conduct surveillance and polygraph examinations; investigate applicants and businesses who have applied for Police Commission permits to conduct business; investigate child abuse cases; provide expert testimony in court; and, conduct investigations of crimes committed by gangs of foreign origin.
lucwarm
November 26, 2002, 3:36am
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Police detective or private detective?
I have no clue what the answer is in either case, but it might help to focuse the discussion a little.
