Have you ever wondered how police officers know who to arrest for a crime? Well in order to catch criminals, evidence and witnesses must be gathered. Those who perform these tasks are known as detectives. Detectives are also known as criminal investigators. I have always liked solving mysteries and, that is exactly what detectives or criminal investigators do. I was inspired to pursue this career by the television series “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit”. I watch this series a lot and, the show gave me a televised perception of what the career might be like. There are many risks when considering becoming a detective. However, the benefits and end results outweigh the risks and disadvantages of becoming a detective. A detective is a plain clothes investigator, either a member of a law enforcement agency or a private person. The latter may be known as private investigators or "private eyes". Informally, and primarily in fiction, a detective is any licensed or unlicensed person who solves crimes, including historical crimes, or looks into records Detectives conduct interviews and surveillance, locate missing persons and criminal suspects, examine records and, write detailed reports. Some detectives make arrests and take part in a raid. Detectives have very busy lives and work schedules. The duties of detectives include: investigating crimes, collecting and securing evidence from crime scenes, conducting interviews with suspects and witnesses, observing the activities of suspects, writing detailed reports and filling out paperwork, and preparing cases and testifying in court. Detectives often testify in court on behalf of the government and strength of a case. Detectives must understand legal statuses, chain of custody, evident... ... middle of paper ... ...eel superior and, by watching the television series “Law and Order: Special Victims Units”, that encouraged me to look more into this career. I will continue to find out more information about Detectives. Works Cited “Detectives.” Criminal Justice Jobs. N.P., 20 Aug 2013. Web. 9 Feb 2014 . “Detectives.” Legal Career Path. N.P., 01 Apr 2013. Web. 9 Feb 2014. http://legalcareerpath.com/detective/. Roufa, Timothy. “Detective and Criminal Investigator Career Profile.” About. N.P. Web. 9 Feb 2014. . “Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators” United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Northeast Washington: 1978. Web. 9 Feb 2012 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ “Detectives”. Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocation Guidance’s. Ed. Andrew Morkes. Chicago: Ferguson 2003
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The criminal justice field is made up of many facets. The court system includes many professions which include lawyers, judges, police officers and polygraph examiners. The federal justice system has numerous professions as well. Two highly recognizable organizations in the government criminal justice system are the CIA and the FBI. Two careers of interest worth future investigation are a polygraph examiner and a special agent in the FBI.
The procedures depicted of the criminal justice system on television are complex, inaccurate, and implausible portrayals of what actually occurs. These shows do not show the planning, timing, and effort that is put into the maintenance of a crime scene. Investigators show up, take some photographs, and continue to the lab for results in a matter of minutes (Forensic Science Degree). Television leaves out the uneventful procedures that are essential in a real crime scene. They also neglect to show how much time is spent on each case, which can take months or even years to finish. There are many techniques and procedures which seem to be forgotten or simplified in the shows. Crime scenes require a variety of people, including the skills of photographers, sketch artists, evidence recorders, and other team members. Intricate notes and sketches of the crime scene give all of the details requ...
Hundreds of books written throughout the years are about crime scene investigations. However, has anybody ever thought of real-life criminals that actually watch programs or read books are developing ideas on how to escape the police or how to make their crime more intense? The answer is no, but forensic shows and books coincidentally do give tips to criminals.
The three individual needs that are addressed by criminal justice professionals are Crime Scene Investigators, Correctional Employees, and Child Protective Services. Each of these criminal justice professionals helps to keep the communities safe. They provide a service that promotes justice and safety. The roles, responsibilities, and various career
Unlike Police Officers Police detective don’t have to wear a uniform. Police detectives gather facts and collect evidence from criminal cases. When detectives try to figure out a crime scene they collect all the evidence needed to help them figure out the truth about what happened and who was responsible. This includes making an exploratory and final investigation. Becoming a detective might be quite hard, unless you are good at what you are supposed to do.
A police officer or detective’s job can be very stressful and dangerous. They can come in contact with unpleasant and sometimes horrific events (“FBI Agents” 306). They also have one of the highest injury and illness rates of all jobs (“Police and Detectives”). Special agents must keep all cases confidential even with relatives and spouses. FBI agents have a lot of responsibility, respect, and have a different adventure every day. At any time and at any location they can be called to a case (“FBI Agents” 306). Police and special agents can be called to work at any time, almost no matter how important what you are involved with in your personal life is. The nice thing is most agents can wear plain clothes to the job.
This meticulous approach helps them uncover vital clues that may lead to identifying suspects or establishing motives for criminal acts. Additionally, CSI professionals must adhere to ethical standards and legal guidelines while performing their duties to ensure the integrity of the investigation process. Overall, my thesis statement asserts that by delving into the discourse community of Crime Scene Investigators, we can gain valuable insights into their methods, challenges, and contributions to the field of criminal justice. Through effective communication and collaboration within this community, CSI professionals can make significant strides towards solving crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice. The community of Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) is a vital component of law enforcement agencies, consisting of detectives, forensic analysts, and other personnel dedicated to uncovering evidence necessary to solve crimes.
In a world filled with criminal shows on television, it is difficult to get an accurate idea of what it truly means to be a police officer or a detective. It seems easier to absorb the analysis they present and simultaneously solve the case; however, is that truly how it works? Criminal Minds is one of the most popular shows on television today. This is due to the way it portrays the FBI in their endless search for villains unfound and rampant. Law and Order portrays the entire process of find, justifying, and incriminating offenders. Another show similar to Law and order is 24. 24 goes through an entire day in one, twenty-four episode, season. It does this in great detail to show the audience how they arrived at conclusion of who was guilty.
If I were to go into Criminal Justice, I would like to work my way up to being a detective because it is interesting to figure out how people think. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, police officers protect peoples’ lives and their property while detectives search for facts and collect evidence of crimes that happen in the community. Police officers and detectives work in an environment that may be called demanding, stressful, and dangerous. Police officers actually have the job with the highest rate of injury and illnesses, which is not too surprising. New police officers often work at hours that most people would not like to work. In order to become a police officer or detective, someone may have a high school diploma, college degree, or even higher. Although, most of them have to graudauate from the agency’s training academy before actually working in the field. In order to become a police officer, you must also be a U.S. citizen, be 21 years old, and meet personal and physical qualifications. The median annual
Although all crime scene investigator teams investigate the same case, their job and salary typically varies (Florida Tech University Online). There are four different branches on some...
Did you know that the first private investigation agency was started by a criminal? While conducting research over this particular topic I learned a lot of interesting information regarding the type of work done by private investigators, as well as the potential employment opportunities. This world is a crazy and deceptive place and it is up to us to get to the truth of everything. Becoming a private investigator will be a time consuming, potentially dangerous, yet extremely rewarding career path. (History of Private Investigations, 2013)
Criminal investigators are professionals in the law enforcement team who try to solve crimes, prevent the occurrence of future crimes, and searching and detaining suspects. The two categories of criminal investigators are private and public criminal investigators. The level of training that these professionals go through is different which leads us to the differences between public and private criminal investigations.
a chance to play the role of the detective to try and solve the crime,
A Criminal Investigator is an exciting, always changing career that also helps make a difference. Criminal Investigators help make a difference in a community by assessing and solving crimes like burglaries, homicides, assaults, and other problems in communities where there is any criminal intent. Also after a crime has been committed, Investigators will follow up on leads and may testify in court (“Criminal Investigator Job Description). Some people that become criminal investigators were or also are police officers. Criminal Investigators work with many people such as, police officers, detectives, medical examiners, and photographers to solve criminal cases.