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Expert: Jim Pastore - 9/9/2009


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I would like to become a detecive. How can i find the best school to attend the best college for my career. how many hrs would yhu have to do.

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Shantel,

  In order to become a Detective you must first get hired on a Police Department then serve your time on the streets as a patrol officer. Then get promoted thru the ranks. Any accredited State University can offer a criminal justice major. A four year degree would be highly recommended. If you contact your local University and make an appointment to speak with a career counselor I'm sure they can help you out. Hope this helped somewhat.

Jim

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Jim Pastore

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I am a 23 yr veteran Police Officer in Ohio. I also am a past FOP Lodge President. I am well versed in Ohio laws both crminal and labor related, as well as Police contract neogations.

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I have been assigned to the vice unit, the tactical response team and am currently a certified crime scene investigator and a certified Police Instructor. I am curently retired on disability after being injured in the line of duty. I retired on August 23, 2000 after 23 years as a Police Officer. I am now living in the Ft Myers Florida area..

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