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Hi I'm Ashley and i want to know do i have to be a police officer to be a homicide detective? thanks
Ashley,
Homicide detectives are police officers. I think what you want to know is do you have to start out as a uniform / patrol officer before you can become a detective. In all agencies the answer would be yes. The patrol function is a vital training / educational step into becoming a detective. You develop a lot of your skills and knowledge as a patrol officer. Actually someday's I think the patrol function is the best job.
feel free to ask a follow up if you need to.
Robin
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Robin Sexton
Expertise
Questions dealing with Police and investigative procedures, criminal investigation for all classifications of crimes, Interview and interrogation techniques, crime scene procedure. Police techniques and procedures. Can not answer specific questions about specific cases.
Experience
Member of the Michigan State Police for over 30 years. Over 20 years as a Detective. Conducted numerous investigations from Homicide to dog bite. Internal investigations. Investigations in prison enviorment. Majority of career has been spent in rural areas of Michigan
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science degree. Long list of professional training
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