Rose Killer
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Help with Detectives.
What is the devision called that they work for? And can anyone name different divisions in the Police Force? Or any links that could help me in this area?
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Feb/1/2006, 3:28 am
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Re: Help with Detectives.
CID! If you are talking about United Kingdom. Detective Police Inspector/Detective Sergeant etc are a rank. CID normally is when it's detectives directly getting involved in a case, hands on at the sence. But "Detective" is merely a rank with in the Police Force.
The CID is the department that investigates crimes of a more serious nature, which may require specialist skills to ensure more complex or serious crimes are investigated fully.
The types of serious crimes that they investigate are murders, serious assaults, robberies, fraud, and sexual offences. CID may also assist in the investigation of less serious crimes like theft.
CID investigates crimes that have already been committed, as they have a very demanding workload, which prevents them from patrolling the streets.
Within the CID there are also specialist sections that deal with detecting and preventing crime on a larger scale. This includes the Drug Squad, Fraud Squad, and the Crime Squad. To be appointed to these sections, you need to be experienced in basic detective work before you would be considered.
Uniformed officers must complete their 2-year probationary period before they can be considered for a post within the CID. Posts normally arise for trainee detectives and uniformed officers can apply for the post. Like any position you would be up against other candidates and would be interviewed to assess your suitability for the post. There is no guarantee that because
Site That Might Help - Police-Information.co.uk
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Feb/2/2006, 12:05 am
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Rose Killer
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Re: Help with Detectives.
Thank you, and I am talking both UK and US. I have a feeling my killer will go everywhere, so anything will be helpful. Thanks.
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Feb/2/2006, 3:02 am
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