Training & Career
Most detectives start their careers in this position
police officer
Crimes happen at unpredictable times, so detectives often work these kinds of hours
long/irregular hours
A detective must gather this to prove a suspect’s guilt.
evidence
Detectives need this skill to examine evidence and spot clues
analytical thinking
Report: "I have never been to Paris," he claimed.
He claimed that he had never been to Paris
Detectives must take courses in this field of law.
criminal law
The job can be dangerous because detectives sometimes deal with these types of criminals.
violent criminals
Detectives examine places where crimes happen.
crime scene
This is the ability to pay close attention to small but important details
keen observation
"Do you want to join us for dinner tonight?" she asked
She asked if I wanted to join them for dinner that evening
Detectives may specialize in this type of high-tech crime.
cybercrime
Detectives must do this with prosecutors to prepare strong cases
collaboration
This person is questioned by detectives to help solve a case.
witness
This type of skill helps detectives ask effective questions and get useful answers.
interrogation technique
Use "wish" pattern: He failed the exam and wants to change the past
He wishes he had studied harder for the exam
This is a physical skill detectives may need to protect themselves and those around them
self-defence
The job can be stressful due to high workloads and dealing with this kind of crime.
organised crime
A detective might conduct this type of session to get information from a suspect.
interrogation
Detectives must prepare legal records to use in court
report writing
Use "wish" and a modal verb: I don't want to go to work tomorrow!
I wish I didn't have to go to work tomorrow.
This is the process of moving from a police officer to a detective role.
promotion
To prevent future crimes, detectives must identify these repeated actions or behaviors
crime patterns
Detectives review this type of footage recorded by security cameras
surveillance footage
This is a type of reasoning detectives use to solve cases by eliminating unlikely possibilities.
deductive reasoning/deduction
Report: "Were I better informed I would ask what happened right now. I wish I knew it today!"