Wat i need to do to become a homicide investigator?

Question

wat do i need to do to become a homicide investigator as in high school and college courses etc., thanks for the answers

i live in chicago

do i have to be a cop first??

Answer 1

I've been a deputy sheriff for 19 years. I am currently assigned as a detective to general investigations, meaning that I investigate crimes such as property crimes (larceny and fraud), rape, robbery and murder. Although our county has over 800 deputies, we do not have a homicide unit as homicide is not a major problem in this area. I am contracted to a city of 70,000 people. In the past 6 years I've investigated 5 homicides.

My recommendation for you would be to go to college and get a law enforcement degree. Then apply to major cities such as Chicago, New York, Detroit etc. that actually have a homicide unit. With hard work and dedication to the force, you most likely will succeed. Your reports will reflect your abilities to do the job. Concentrate on spelling and grammar. Police work is 80% report writing.

I've worked cases with Detroit homicide and they average over 150 cases a year. This line of work can be stressful, with long hours and little pay. This is a great job, but it is not for everyone. Good luck in your future endevors.

Answer 2

Try to get a Law Enforcement degree in college. Having good grades in high school just helps you get into a good college.

Becoming a homicide investigator involves getting hired on a Police Department. and usually a very big one if they have a homicide division. Working your way to that point may take alot of time and testing. Usually involves some more college courses for more specific things.

Many smaller departments will have Detectives that pretty much handle anything that comes their way but on major crimes, they use the State Crime lab for evidence.

My department was pretty small, only 26 full time officers. I spent a total of 7 years in investigations but we only had 4 homicide cases with 6 victims. That covers a period from 1975 to 2004. I happened to be in investigations each time we had a homicide but I was still just a Detective.

It will not be much like anything shown on TV. Much Detective work is not exciting or fun. You can get some good cases or rewarding memories but sounds like you have your work cut out to be a Homicide detective.

Major City departments is where you best chance will be but it will take a lot of trying to get there. Good luck.

Answer 3

If you want to become a police detective, you must first become a police officer. Requirements to become a police officer vary and how you become a police officer varies depending on the police department. Visit the websites of the police departments that you might be interested in working for. Police department websites often provide information about their applicant requirements, about how to apply, and about their hiring process. Some relatively common minimum requirements include having at least a high school diploma or ged, being a citizen, being at least 21 years old, having a valid driver's license, and having no felony convictions. Some relatively common steps in hiring processes include application, written test, physical fitness test, interview, drug test, medical examination, and background investigation. 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. You can become a federal criminal investigator without becoming a police officer first. Getting a college degree is one of the best things that you can do. Many law enforcement agencies require or prefer applicants to have college. Having a degree could help you get hired by some agencies. Some agencies pay their officers more if they have a degree. Having a degree could also help you get promoted during your career. Many people that want to become police officers choose criminal justice as their college major. However, you don't have to. There are many majors that are good for police officers and people that want to become police officers. Accounting, communications, computer science, a foreign language, forensic science, law, and psychology are some examples.

Answer 4

Spelling 101

Answer 5

If you want to be with the local police, you have to become a police officer first and work your way up the ranks.

Answer 6

ask a local one. watch csi(lol!)