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police detective

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Description

Police detectives gather and compile evidence which assists them in the solution of crimes. They use investigative techniques to gather evidence, and interview all parties connected to their line of enquiry, and cooperate with other police department divisions to gather the evidence.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

law enforcementinvestigation research methodscriminologylegal use-of-forcelegal researchfirst responsecriminal lawlegal requirements related to ammunition

Practical Skills

examine crime scenesform operational strategies for law enforcementhandle case evidenceconduct research interviewensure law applicationhear witness accountsdevelop investigation strategyanalyse legal evidencemaintain operational communicationslead police investigationsidentify security threatsrestrain individualsapply first responsepractice vigilancewrite situation reportsconduct public presentationsperform drug investigationsensure information securitycontrol crowdensure compliance with types of weaponsuse personal protection equipmentdetain offendersapply knowledge of human behaviourpresent evidenceinvestigate forgery cases

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

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EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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