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What is a typical day as a police detective?
I am currently a student in training in protective services that would like to know more about this career.
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Kevin’s Answer
Detectives come with a background in patrol work. Kind of a been there seen it. There is a lot of time spent for lack of a better word, investigating. Looking at reports, interviewing people, and more.
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Thomas’s Answer
A lot of follow up to crimes that occurred while you were off duty , cold cases or brought to your attention by a Patrol officer. Reports writing, interviews and returning to the scene of the crime for possible new evidence, speaking with neighbors or witnesses .
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Sheila’s Answer
Hi Bernice:
As a detective, a typical day would include interviewing suspects, consulting with experts, writing reports and presenting evidence in court. You would use a variety of skills including your knowledge of research, working with people and resolving conflicts. Here are a few more items. . .
• Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
• Question individuals or observe persons and establishments to confirm information given to patrol officers.
• Analyze completed police reports to determine what additional information and investigative work is needed.
• Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects. . . Best of luck to you!
Day in Life of a Police Detective • https://www.owlguru.com/day-in-life-of-police-detectives/
Typical Day of a Police Detective • https://www.topcriminaljusticedegrees.org/faq/what-does-a-typical-day-look-like-for-a-criminal-justice-graduate
How to Become a Police Detective • https://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/private-detectives-and-investigators.htm#tab-4
As a detective, a typical day would include interviewing suspects, consulting with experts, writing reports and presenting evidence in court. You would use a variety of skills including your knowledge of research, working with people and resolving conflicts. Here are a few more items. . .
• Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
• Question individuals or observe persons and establishments to confirm information given to patrol officers.
• Analyze completed police reports to determine what additional information and investigative work is needed.
• Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects. . . Best of luck to you!
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