How do you become a police officer or detective?
The first is correct as is the second. Im from an officer from Houston and down here a degree is required at most agencies. Also, it helps one become a more well rounded person prior to joining the academy. As for becoming a detective, that is not a quick thing. Once you join an agency you will be placed in the Patrol Division. From there, once you are eligible, you can test for a Detective position. At small agencies it is always a good idea to learn the ins and outs of what it is that a detective actually does. Try to impliment these practices in your job function on patrol, and hope that someone with some clout notices!
