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Do you have to become a police officer to become a private detective?
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∙ 12y ago
No but many private investigators happen to be ex-officers.
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To become a police detective, you have to first become a police officer. Requirements to become a police officer vary, and how you become a police officer varies depending on the state and the department. Most police departments require officers work at least 2 (usually more) years before being eligible to become a detective. Becoming a detective is usually a very competitive process. If you want to become a police detective, become the best police officer that you can. Maintain an excellent record and reputation.
What does one need to do to become a police detective?
To become a police detective one must first be 21, have a valid drivers license, and be a legal resident of the US. You must become a police patrol officer and pay your dues. Usually within 2-3 years you can test up as positions open.
What are railroad detectives?
A railroad may have its own private police force that can be anything from a Security Guard to a fully trained Police Officer. A Railroad Detective is a member fully trained Police Officer that works for the railroad.
Do you need piror experience to become an svu detective?
You must serve as a police officer for up to 5 years in order to qualify to become a detective of any kind.
What is short for 'detective'?
PI - Private Detective DI - Detective Inspector (Police) DS - Detective Sargent (Police) DC - Detective Constable (Police) TDC - Training Detective Constable (Police)
What is the chain of command for LAPD?
Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant II, Sergeant I, Detective III, Detective, II, Detective I, Senior Lead Police Officer, Lead Police Officer, Police Officer
Do police officers get job promotions?
Yes, just as someone in business. An officer can become a Sargent, Chief or Detective.
What are detective relative works?
police officer
A job that starts with p?
pediatrician, police officer, private investigator/detective, preacher, politician, president, plumber, pediatrist, painter, publicist, photographer,
What is another name for a detective?
Depending on what type of detective, you could have officer, private eye, investigator, old 40's term used in movies "dick" ================================================== A few other names for detective are: Police Detective, Gum Shoe, P. I.(Private Investigator), Psychic Detective, Agent, Reporter, Scout, Sleuth, Snoop, Spy and Analyst.
How can you use detective in a sentence?
you could write, when i get older i would like to be a detective or a police officer
What comes after detective?
Once a Police Officer has been promoted to Detective, he or she may thereafter be promoted to Police Lieutenant. There would be only one promotion left after Police Lieutenant.
