Learn more about some of the stuff that makes being a police officer hard, and check out some of the worst things about being a cop as a career. read more
The truth is that is is not what you see on TV. Detectives follow up on police reports that have been written by patrol officers. It is tedious, intensive work which involves interviewing suspects and victims and witnesses. read more
But truth be told, we can't solve a case without the community's help and not every homicide case gets solved. However, just because it isn't solved does not mean that it is not being worked. Every year detectives solve anywhere between 60-70% of the cases, but only about 30-40% are from that calendar year. read more