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Where do homicide detectives work?

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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

Most police and detectives must graduate from their agency’s training academy before completing a period of on-the-job training. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, usually at least 21 years old, and able to meet rigorous physical and personal qualification standards. read more

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Homicide Detective Job Description
www.criminology.education

How to Become a Homicide Detective
www.detectiveedu.org