In the NYPD can you jump right into being a detective with a 4 year degree in criminal justice or law forcement rather than being promoted by merit, from a Police office to DT?
2007-11-18 12:22:06 · 8 answers · asked by Sachi D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No, first thing you need to do is get off your probationary period (first 2 years as police officer). Then you have the option to enter an investigative squad. For example narcotics and gang unit. After you complete 18 months of any kind of investigative work you will automatically get your detective shield and will be considered a grade 3 detective. After you make detective you can transfer into other units such as homicide although homicide is unlikely because of high demand you will probably end up in the robbery unit if you choose. Or you can stay/ they (whoever your superior is) will make you stay in the squad you are already in. As for the degree it doesnt matter.
2007-11-21 16:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by jjay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
You can not be an effective investigator if you don't know how to be a cop in the first place. You need to put in time on the street before promotion in the NYPD.
2007-11-18 12:26:22 · answer #2 · answered by Citicop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you have to be a police officer for at least four years, before getting promoted up to Detective, although having a four year degree will be an advantage.
2007-11-18 12:28:14 · answer #3 · answered by jenny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-24 11:13:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
You have to serve a minimum of 3-5 years in patrol, then take the written and oral exams to be promoted to Detective.
2007-11-18 12:32:55 · answer #5 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Next time you see a cruiser.
Have a good look at it..
Its your home for the first 7 years on the job,...
You have to learn how to walk before you run.
Book smarts is good to have but street smarts can't be learned in a book..
The job takes alot of street smarts..That can only be learned on the streets.
2007-11-18 12:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by Security Net R 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, and you will never be a good investigator without working the street first.
2007-11-18 12:31:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in This Lifetime.
2007-11-18 13:49:48 · answer #8 · answered by SWAT 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋