Kris asked: I’m trying to make a murder mystery I wrote more realistic. It centers on a homicide detective. Most of it is about the investigation, but there is also a side story going on in her personal life. I have read lots of crime nonfiction, but I’ve never come across anything indicating what kind [...]

marco asked: I need to know if going to college and getting a criminal justice degree would actually help you become a Detective? Also if you are a Detective can you later apply to become an FBI agent?

ANIMAL asked: I know a police detective works for the police department and the other is a privately owned or commercial detective. Does it cost money to use a police detective for a case or is it instead paid for by our taxpayer dollars?

aznyukigurl asked: Need to do this for a class. I know nothing about detectives besides basic knowledge. What should the ‘comprehensive’ report include? What should the warrant include (minimum 4 page long)? (It’s a DNA search warrant) Basically I’m the detective in a case.

Georgina Curious asked: For example, after an indictment from the grand jury has been issued, is the detective responsible for making sure the arrest warrant is issued in a timely manner or is it out of the detective’s hands once a case has gone to the grand jury? Thanks guys, for your answers. I haven’t [...]

Maramara asked: I have chosen to become a detective and as of now i am in high school. I know you have to become a cop first and work your way up. I thinking of taking Criminal Justice as a major in college and psychology/criminology as minors. Can someone help me for what i need [...]