It depends on the jurisdiction. The police department I worked at for 32+ years, Miami -Dade Police Department, was technically the County Sheriffs Office. We investigated all deaths in the Unincorporated area of Miami-Dade as well as in 28 of the 36 municipalities located in the county. read more
Homicide detectives tend to be some of the most committed officers in any police agency and never want to go home without solving their case. But truth be told, we can't solve a case without the community's help and not every homicide case gets solved. read more
In many places, homicide detectives may also be available for private hire. These professionals do not work for the police, but rather are contracted by clients individually. Many work for private detective agencies, though they can also work independently. read more