In order to become a private detective you really only need to have a knack for the job. You need to be very detailed oriented.
Becoming a private detective takes a lot of long and hard work. I have found a really informative website that offer up some information about becoming a private detective, it has a comprahensive FAQ created by a private detective school, http://beaprivateeye.com/faq.htm . You should tell your son to speak to a local private detective in your area, and get some first hand information from someone who has already done it.
No but many private investigators happen to be ex-officers.
A private detective's salary is between 44,925 - 78,997.
There are several places you can study to become a private investigator. One such place is the Detective Training Institute - why not visit their website: www.detectivetraining.com
Yes, anyone start a private investigator firm. You can read about how to start a firm at answers.google.com/answers/threadview/id/529001.html If your an actual private detective you can. In order to become one you need to enroll in a detective school first.
Private Detective
Private detective courses typically teach skills such as surveillance techniques, evidence collection, report writing, legal aspects of investigations, and case management. Students also learn about ethical considerations, communication strategies, and how to conduct thorough background checks.
Private Detective - 1939 was released on: USA: 9 December 1939
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.
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You occasionally hear this in old black-and-white detective movies. It means 'private detective'. It's from back in the 1920s, when 'dick' used to mean 'detective.'
A detective or a private investigator.