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My dream job... how do I get there?

I really want to become a homicide detective but I don’t know how I become one. Do I need to become a police officer before and where do I study for it after I get my exam results?
Original post by JessBev539
I really want to become a homicide detective but I don’t know how I become one. Do I need to become a police officer before and where do I study for it after I get my exam results?

where do you live?
My best guess would be that a Criminology/Forensics degree may be your way forward. Just look around at what uni's offer as some might offer this combined.
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Thanks so much MidgetFever ♥️ Helped a lot x
Original post by MidgetFever
My best guess would be that a Criminology/Forensics degree may be your way forward. Just look around at what uni's offer as some might offer this combined.
Original post by JessBev539
I really want to become a homicide detective but I don’t know how I become one. Do I need to become a police officer before and where do I study for it after I get my exam results?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-44436292
Original post by JessBev539
I really want to become a homicide detective but I don’t know how I become one. Do I need to become a police officer before and where do I study for it after I get my exam results?


Currently police officers have to complete a two-year probationary period as a constable, including working in local communities, answering 999 calls and executing arrest warrants.
After the probationary period, an officer can apply to be a detective, where they will then be sent on a training course to become a trainee detective constable (TDC).
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Thanks so much xx
Original post by c_bendelow
Currently police officers have to complete a two-year probationary period as a constable, including working in local communities, answering 999 calls and executing arrest warrants.
After the probationary period, an officer can apply to be a detective, where they will then be sent on a training course to become a trainee detective constable (TDC).
there's a detective grad scheme now. no specific subject required.
Reply 8
Got this today. Passed everything on medical so must be hair sample. Dont touch drugs but must have come in contact somewhere. Not sure what else it could be. Its said I can re apply. Any ideas

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