Careers: Police/Sex crimes unit

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Expert: - 4/8/2009


Question
I would like to spen my life bringing sex offenders to justice. I am a long way from knowing where to start. First, what are some of the largest sex rimes units in the U.S. ? Also, I know that I would need years of experience as a uniformed officer first, but what are the other qualifications would I need. And what what I need to go to college for? I really need help because I cant find any information anywhwere.

Please help,
Jake

Answer
Jake:

 The FBI has a good unit from what I'm told.  Others are on the larger agencies such as NYPD and LAPD.   As you know, you'll have to spend several years in uniform before getting to that point.   Taking classes now or working on a degree in Psychology or something along those lines will help towards that goal.  You don't neccessarily need a degree to get hired but starting now isn't a bad idea.

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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