How Do You Become A Special Victims Detective?
Special Victims Units have become famous due to the success of the “Law and Order” spin-off show which chronicles their exploits. SVU detectives handle sexual assault and child abuse cases–a sensitive part of law enforcement which often differs considerably from what we see on television. If you’re interested in becoming a Special Victims detective, you need to plan for it in the long term. It takes years of work to get there. Get an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in a field pertinent to law enforcement: criminal justice, forensic science, or the like. Most police departments require a specific number of college credits or an associate’s degree in order to become a detective. A bachelor’s degree is even better, and a few course in psychology and/or sociology can’t hurt if you’re hoping to join an SVU. Join the police force by signing up to the police academy. You’ll receive basic law enforcement training, physical conditioning and other courses designed to prepare you for pol
