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I`ve spent twenty-five years in law enforcement as a state trooper and deputy sheriff. Retired as a lead homicide investigator. My interest is in answering questions dealing with ethical and moral dilemmas facing officers in the field.

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2012-01-13 crime scene investigation:

Brittany,I personally think that a four-year degree in a specialty would better prepare you for a career in CSI.  The most useful tool for investigators, especially involving homicides is DNA and it requires

2011-12-30 would i still be able to get hired as a police officer?:

Daniel, when I saw the length of your query, I almost dropped...but then I saw that you were quite intent on getting into law enforcement and obviously you spent a lot of time getting your thoughts out

2011-12-01 advice please :):

Sally, even though you are in the UK, and background requirements are probably quite different, I will try to answer your inquiry.  In the States, one generally must be an officer for quite a few years

2011-10-11 Military:

Todd, one thing is sure, if there is even a small cloud in one's background, and it is not disclosed, that would be enough to pass over a candidate.  Given your description of the result obtained by the

2011-08-29 homicide detective question:

David, given the details as you've explained them, a detective would not be involved in a case where his son is one of the victims.  The only way he could be involved would be to supply detectives working

 

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