If you become a detective?

Question

I'm in 8th grade and was wondering what I need to do to become a detective.
And what kind of degree do I have to get.
But I'm not sure....Is it hard?.....well I know I still have a long way to go...
but I was just curious.

Answer 1

I have 11 years of law enforcement experience - going on 4 as a detective.

In most local police agencies and sheriff's departments, detective is an advanced position within the department. Most detectives have five or more years of patrol experience during which they excelled in investigations.

Most police agencies only officially require a high school education for hiring although, more and more, departments want you to have some college. I recommend a minimum of an AA degree and perhaps more. Do well in school and do not get in trouble with the law. Consider joining your local police department's explorer program as this may help you get the foot in the door for hiring.

Answer 2

Study Criminology in college and enroll in a law school. Be physically fit and knowledgeable of police work. That is a good program to become a detective.

Answer 3

You don't need any degree to become a police detective. Many are just high school graduates. What it takes is a tenacity, and good investigatory skills.

Answer 4

for starters you will need to finish the next 4 grades,but you knew that. then you will need to go to college and study criminal law or justice for 2-4 yrs.or you can join the police academy, become an officer and work your way thru the ranks(6-12)yrs and do it that way.

Answer 5

You must be a police officer for minimum 5 years.

Answer 6

depends, for a local department you need to be a police officer first. the promote to detective