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I'm very interested in police work, i have a few questions
1. how long does it take to become a homicide detective?
2. is there question you must answer before going into the police force?
3. what subjects must i study in year 11 and 12 to be able to get into the police work?
4. what age must i be before joining?
5. Can i do police work as my work experience?
6. what marks are necessary to be able to join the police force?

Answer
Kirra-lea:

1:  Years.  It's not something you can do right away.  Usually homicide detectives have at least 5 years 'on the job' and most of the time more.

2:  Not really but you do have to complete a full background investigation.

3:  Concentrate on English, grammar, creative writing, journalism, and things like that.  Police officers write far more than they do anything else.

4:  It depends on your state.  In most, it's 21.

5:  I don't understand this question.  

6:  The better grades you have, the better off you'll be.  That goes for ANY career.

Jason

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General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions

Experience

18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

Organizations
Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police

Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified. CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.

Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).

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