Does any know if you need to become a patrol officer before you are qualified to be a homocide detective
2006-10-27 14:55:55 · 20 answers · asked by jcee 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
YES
2006-10-27 14:57:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you want to become a police detective, you must first become a police officer. Requirements to become a police officer vary depending on the police department. How you become a detective also depends on the department. Most departments require officers to work as patrol officers for at least 2 (usually more) years before being eligible to become detectives. If you want to become a detective, become the best police officer that you can. Maintain an excellent record and reputation as an officer. Becoming a detective can be a very competitive process. Many officers that want to become detectives won't be able to.
2014-05-18 13:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by J.W. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you would have to be a patrol or some officer for several years before you can even apply for the test to become a detective. It is very competitive and depending on the size of the department you will be going up against a long list.
2006-10-27 23:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to become a police officer before you can be a homicide detective. You would first be a patrol officer, usually for 2-3 years to get the necessary training and background in law enforcement. Once you become detective, you will normally handle lessor felonies for a couple years before you would be able to move into a homicide division. Depending on how good you are at your job can definitely lessen the time you spend doing one job, or if you don't do it that well-lengthen or even impede your ability to become a homicide detective.
2006-10-27 22:01:34 · answer #4 · answered by ktheexplorer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do. In patrol you develop your skills as an inital investigator, and you learn how the department works. Its like any job, you have to move up the ranks. Patrol is where EVERY officer starts, and with more experience can be a detective, SWAT, etc.
2006-10-27 22:29:31 · answer #5 · answered by speedysundevil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most US police departments a candidate for detective must have served as a uniformed officer for one to five years before becoming qualified.
2006-10-27 22:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by DtotheG 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Homicide investigation is a very specialized field. If you don't have the very basic of police skills, how can you become a detective? It is the same as being a medical doctor, without having to go through medical school.
2006-10-28 08:28:48 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Being a homicide detective is a specialty which require a lot of training and experience. The fact that you've watched every episode of Cops and CSI does not quailify you. Also being able to spell HOMICIDE helps.
2006-10-31 15:03:29 · answer #8 · answered by Eddie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i was under the impression that you enter the police ranks on the bottom and work your way up. but i think you also need to have a degree in criminal justice or a related to field to become a detective.
2006-10-27 22:00:50 · answer #9 · answered by crystalfaria11306 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh Yeah! But it is worth it. Pounding the streets can be very rewarding and fun for a while. Then get out and go to homicide.
2006-10-28 00:36:47 · answer #10 · answered by jawsh3539 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you actually have to pound a beat in order to be ANY kind of detective with the police force...
2006-10-27 22:06:44 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋