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Evian Pasillas
Kemmer
Language Arts, Period 4
4 February 2015
Patrolling in San Francisco Growing up I always use to think that I would amount to be a professional athlete. Well that is still not out of the realm of possibilities, but I decided to take my talents elsewhere, a place where I could make a difference in this world, a police detective. I saw a detectives work on TV. This is where I fell in love with what they do. Then after doing research on the topic and interviewing Deputy Cooper, I knew that this is what I really want to do with my life. I love the fact that no day is the same as another one, that everything is random! Although a police detective may not be favorable to most people because of the risk factors, it’s the best …show more content…

“High School diploma or GED is the minimum education required to a police detective, although most state police detective have an associates or bachelor’s degree” (“Qualifications for Becoming” 2). The more time one goes in the school for the criminal justice field can only benefit me in the long run. Earning a bachelor degree in criminal justice can help one move up the ranks faster than someone who has no college experience (Cooper). Also studying a second language, especially Spanish can benefit salary and employment wise (“Become a Detective” 5). The police force can get very competitive at times, so it’s a good idea to get multiple degrees that include, but not limited to, law enforcement, police science and or criminology. Unlike other professions, police detectives doesn’t require much college time which is a true bonus because it gives one an early start to move up the ranks and become a detective …show more content…

Many might not know this, but the duties itself of a police detectives are very similar to a regular police officer and some types of investigators (“Police Detective” 28). One of their many responsibilities includes serving search and arrest warrants, patrolling districts, conducting investigations, and writing reports (“Police Detective” 11). All of which one can enjoy doing and aren’t too difficult! An example of a major responsibility of a police detective is to, “examine crime scenes to obtain clues and evidence such as loose hairs, fibers, clothing or weapons” (“Police Detective” 1). Nothing a police detective do is considered boring which is why it is a desirable career to someone that likes doing interactive type work and not sitting down in a seat all day doing the same work every day for their whole

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