This document summarizes and compares information about three law enforcement careers: police detective, police officer, and lawyer. A police detective investigates crime scenes, obtains evidence from suspects, and maintains case files. Their work requires skills in complex problem solving, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning. A police officer provides public safety and investigates situations, requiring abilities in vision and problem sensitivity. Lawyers represent clients in court, study laws, and use skills in active listening, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. After reviewing the careers, the author thinks they would most like to be a police detective due to finding the investigative work interesting.