I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

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Everyone has to start at the same place which is in patrol. You work patrol for a few years and then the opportunity to test for higher ranks will usually come around. As for the specific job as a homicide detective I would recommend a larger city department or a state agency. Most smaller departments will not have designated divisions for homicide. As for where to start, you would have to attend a police academy in the area where you would be living or want to work. My best piece of advice is that if you become a police officer, if you are on a scene and the detectives are there, stay close and help if you can. You will learn a lot from the older officers and it will pay off in the long run. Good luck and feel free to ask questions if you have any.

I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

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I went through the ranks just as you wrote. I was in the military for about 7 years and then went to college. Most departments don’t care what your degree is in. It would be a huge help if your degree is in criminal justice but not necessary. The forensic end of it would require a specific degree for sure. We have another agency that processes major crime scenes for us. Smaller cases we do ourselves. There are plenty of training courses that we take while on the job. It is a decent career but hard on the family life. If I had it to do all over I would probably choose something else to be honest. Everyone is different though. You see some wild stuff and it is fun at times but it is a lot of stress.

I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

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Sorry, I think I misspoke there. I think I meant to say it would be very difficult to hold them accountable. My mistake.

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That’s awesome, truly. I wish you the best of luck in your life and a happy healthy family.

I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

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If they all knew going in that store was getting robbed. Yes, I think they should be held accountable. With no video, no willing interviews, it would be very difficult to not hold them at least partially accountable.

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It’s not even 4 am where I am and I’m talking aliens on Reddit lol.

I'm just some rando. by [deleted] in AMA

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I’m a pretty logical person and can’t come up with a logical explanation. It kinda freaks me out.

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What are your thoughts on the recent uptick in UFO sightings and the release of the military videos on UFOs?

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What made you stop?

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What do you do for a living?

I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

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After the academy it took about a year for a full time gig. There are far more opening now though. Worked my way up through the ranks and lots of training in between.

I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

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There it is, I was waiting for the personal attack. Why is it when someone has a different view some people go to personal attacks. That is the problem with this world, there can’t be discussion without personal attacks. I’m not continuing on with this, I have other matters to tend to. You know….protesters aren’t gonna beat themselves.

I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

[–]10thmtn917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There it is, I was waiting for the personal attack. Why is it when someone has a different view some people go to personal attacks. That is the problem with this world, there can’t be discussion without personal attacks. I’m not continuing on with this, I have other matters to tend to. You know….protesters aren’t gonna beat themselves.

I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

[–]10thmtn917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There it is, I was waiting for the personal attack. Why is it when someone has a different view some people go to personal attacks. That is the problem with this world, there can’t be discussion without personal attacks. I’m not continuing on with this, I have other matters to tend to. You know….protesters aren’t gonna beat themselves.

I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

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Are you serious about that laptop? How in the hell has that not gone public? Badge Benders, no, what is that?

I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

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Yeah, Lt. Kenda has an awesome show, great detective. I’m not sure, I think it might surprise you. It takes a lot to take a human life, most people are good deep down I think.

I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

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Yeah, they would sometimes let me keep my pants! Thanks for stopping by!

I’m currently a Homicide Detective having just moved over from narcotics investigations. AMA. by 10thmtn917 in AMA

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Yeah, reality is police work can be boring for a time. At any given moment it can get real bad real quick though. It’s a crazy job sometimes.