1) Investigative psychology, referred to by some as statistical profiling, incorporates geography and behaviorism when analyzing crime scenes. This approach operates under the principle that the way in which a crime is committed contains characteristics that are routine to the behavior of the offender (Young, 2006). I believe investigators/detectives have the cards stacked against them most of the time. Unless they discover early in the investigation a named suspect, then the chances of solving the crime are low. The clearance rate at my agency is around 40%-45% in most categories of crime except property crimes. The clearance rate for property crimes is usually lower due to the crime usually not having an eyewitness or a productive lead. Studies have shown that much of what a detective does in not needed and an investigators’ technical knowledge often does little to help solve a case. I personally disagree with those findings on the grounds that without an investigator/detective, who would be the one to spend the countless hours required to track down the minimalist of leads. At my agency, and because we have a small department, the investigator/detective is one and the same, and that officer is me. I am the Detective/Sergeant with duties and obligations in the patrol division, and I conduct 95% of all investigations. I do not mind the work or long hours because I enjoy the challenge, but I have to say at times it can be a little overwhelming. Even though our cases may be few, they still require the same attention and process. For example, the time-consuming cases such as sex crimes, assault crimes, or any other crime against a person, could take several weeks to months to investigate and to build the case. In my department, cases such as these may require help from other officers or a near-by agency. Some of the pros of being an investigator/detective are having the liberty to make your own work schedule, wear civilian clothes instead of the hot and bulky uniform. Also, the availability to interact with the public on a different level, which allows them to see you as a helper, and someone who is there to try and solve the crime that has caused them such hardship (Wexler, 2018). Another attribute to a criminal investigative unit would be the balance of male and female investigators. I, unfortunately, I do not have that luxury which at times makes my job a little tougher when interviewing a female victim. Men can provide the masculine perspective to the actions of a perpetrator, while female investigators can provide the feminine perspective. Using either attribute or a combination of both can help steer the investigation toward a successful conclusion (Carney, 2003). Some of the cons of being a detective/investigator are the long hours or the last-minute tip that an eyewitness is ready to give a statement, and you must go. Also, being the one that has to deliver very bad news to the surviving family members that their loved one has been ...

1. 1) Investigative psychology, referred to by some as statistical
profiling, incorporates geography and behaviorism when
analyzing crime scenes. This approach operates under the
principle that the way in which a crime is committed contains
characteristics that are routine to the behavior of the offender
(Young, 2006).
I believe investigators/detectives have the cards stacked against
them most of the time. Unless they discover early in the
investigation a named suspect, then the chances of solving the
crime are low. The clearance rate at my agency is around 40% -
45% in most categories of crime except property crimes. The
clearance rate for property crimes is usually lower due to the
crime usually not having an eyewitness or a productive lead.
Studies have shown that much of what a detective does in not
needed and an investigators’ technical knowledge often does
little to help solve a case. I personally disagree with those
findings on the grounds that without an investigator/detective,
who would be the one to spend the countless hours required to
track down the minimalist of leads.
At my agency, and because we have a small department, the
investigator/detective is one and the same, and that officer is
me. I am the Detective/Sergeant with duties and obligations in
the patrol division, and I conduct 95% of all investigations. I do
not mind the work or long hours because I enjoy the challenge,
but I have to say at times it can be a little overwhelming. Even
though our cases may be few, they still require the same
attention and process. For example, the time-consuming cases
such as sex crimes, assault crimes, or any other crime against a
person, could take several weeks to months to investigate and to
build the case. In my department, cases such as these may
require help from other officers or a near-by agency.

2. Some of the pros of being an investigator/detective are having
the liberty to make your own work schedule, wear civilian
clothes instead of the hot and bulky uniform. Also, the
availability to interact with the public on a different level,
which allows them to see you as a helper, and someone who is
there to try and solve the crime that has caused them such
hardship (Wexler, 2018). Another attribute to a criminal
investigative unit would be the balance of male and female
investigators. I, unfortunately, I do not have that luxury which
at times makes my job a little tougher when interviewing a
female victim. Men can provide the masculine perspective to the
actions of a perpetrator, while female investigators can provide
the feminine perspective. Using either attribute or a
combination of both can help steer the investigation toward a
successful conclusion (Carney, 2003).
Some of the cons of being a detective/investigator are the long
hours or the last-minute tip that an eyewitness is ready to give a
statement, and you must go. Also, being the one that has to
deliver very bad news to the surviving family members that
their loved one has been killed, or the notification that their
child has been arrested for committing a heinous crime (Carney,
2003). These are just a few of the pros and cons of being an
investigator/detective that will either scare you away or draw
you in. For me, it was the latter.
I have been drawn to law enforcement my entire life, especially
the investigative side. To me the pros outweigh the cons. I
enjoy the personal interactions with people especially when I
can tell someone who has suffered a traumatic event that the
person responsible has been arrested so they can see some form
of justice rendered. That does not happen often but when it does
it makes all those long hours and frustrating moments well
worth it.

3. 2)
Law and Order, CSI, In the Heat of the Night, and the infamous
nonfictional series The First 48 are amongst my absolute
favorite television programs. While I love all types of
investigative programming, homicide investigations are most
interesting to me. However, actually pursuing a career as an
investigator /detective does not seem attractive to me. If I had
to choose what type of crimes to investigate, it would definitely
be along the lines of working with the Internal Affair Bureau
or victimless crimes, not homicide or major crimes. Dealing
with major crimes would be too stressful for me, especially with
me already being a high blood pressure patient. Major crimes,
specifically homicide cases causes for random interruptions,
long exhausting hours of work, missing vital rest and sleep,
family time and other important life events. I realize that
someone has to do this 'job', however I will openly and honestly
say that I do not think that this would interest me even with
exceptional pay.
While the position of becoming a detective does seem more
beneficial to many patrol officers, like everything else in the
world, there is 'give and take'. A number of advantages
mentioned in the textbook include not wearing uniforms, having
regular work hours which generally include weekends off,
having desks and offices, the status associated with position and
rank, often times an increase in compensation, and more
immunity to close supervision in reference to the police radio
and geographical perimeters (Policing: roles, styles",p. 192). I
think another advantage of working as a police detective is that
this position is great experience for individuals that may have
interest in starting up their own private investigation firm one
day.
Though there are numerous enticing factors to consider,

4. detectives, specifically those assigned to major crimes, often
face a major disadvantage of having heavy caseloads. Because
of the large number of caseloads, detectives are generally
pressed for time, stressed, and very overworked (Liederbach,
Fritsch, & Womack, p. 50). As a result of stress and being
pressed for time, another disadvantage of working as a detective
is possibly arresting and charging an innocent person. In an
effort to meet expectations placed on them by superior officers.
If, and when, detectives hurriedly solves cases without careful
review and consideration of evidence, as well as counter-
evidence, they can jeopardize the actual truth for the purpose of
securing a conviction. This can ultimately result in wrongful
convictions (Miller, p. 22-23).
Equally dreadful, detectives are responsible for notifying next
of kin in cases of homicides (Policing: roles, styles", p. 192).
This definitely has to be one of the hardest tasks on the planet
no matter how many times one delivers this devastating news,
and one that I can not imagine ever having to do. To make
matters worse, the probability of solving a crime dramatically
lessens if detectives are not able to get solid leads on a
suspect(s) during the preliminary investigation (Policing: roles,
styles", p. 192), also known as the first forty-eight.
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