1. Police Officers And Detectives
By Owen Goode, Hannah Wilkanowski & Annie Diejomah

2. Day To Day Roles
Working hours
Full-time police officers complete an average of 40 duty hours per week, in eight hour shifts.
Typical duties relate to keeping the peace, law enforcement, protection of people and property and the investigation of crimes
They also function to discourage crimes through high-visibility policing
Police are often used as an emergency service and may provide a public safety function at large gatherings, as well as in emergencies, disasters, search and rescue situations, and road traffic collisions
A Police Detective works to gather evidence and facts for criminal cases. Duties include interviewing potential suspects, examining records and apprehending criminals.
Other duties may include securing crime scenes, gathering evidence from such crime scenes and collecting evidence from suspects or other locations.
These professionals may work outdoors in a variety of conditions depending on the investigation. They may also spend time searching through computer information and other technical files.
Police Detectives are plainclothes officers.

3. Other Agencies They Work With
•Fire Brigade
•Ambulance Service
•British Transport Police
•Childline
•Crime Stoppers
•MI5
•MI6
•UK Border Force
•National Crime Agency
•Social Services
•Victim Support Service
•Crown Prosecution Service
•Education and Welfare Service

4. What Evidence Do Police Officers And Detectives Collect?
Sometimes the police will need to take samples from where the crime took place.
If you have been injured the police may want to photograph your injuries or have your injuries examined by a doctor engaged by the police. If you agree to an examination the doctor will record any injuries. You do not have to consent to a medical examination, but it can provide vital evidence which the police may not be able to get from anywhere else, and it may help identify who was responsible for the attack.

5. What Evidence Do Police Officers And Detectives Collect?
Samples That May be Collected at a Crime Scene
A wide variety of physical evidence can be collected at a scene that is deemed valuable (“probative”) for collection and investigation:
biological evidence (e.g., blood, body fluids, hair and other tissues)
latent print evidence (e.g., fingerprints, palm prints, foot prints)
footwear and tire track evidence
trace evidence (e.g., fibers, soil, vegetation, glass fragments)
digital evidence (e.g., cell phone records, Internet logs, messages)
tool and tool mark evidence
drug evidence
firearm evidence

6. Equipment-Police Officer
Standard Issue Kit
Batons
Cuffs
Radio
Pava Spray
CS spray
• Pens
•Torch
•X26 Taser

7. Equipment/Devices- Detective
•A detective on counter terrorism:
•Laptops that can download information from phones.
•Fingerprint machines for identification.
•ANPR- Automatic Number Plate Recognition
•Cell Site Analysis.
•Facial Recognition.
•Body Armour.

8. How Long Does It Take To Train?
You'll spend 2 years as a student officer before becoming a police constable.
All probationary police constables in England and Wales undertake an extensive and professional training programme known as the Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP), leading to the Level 3 Diploma in Policing (QCF), during their first two years of service.
Becoming a police officer requires about six months of training, and officers must typically gain four or five years or experience before they can take a promotional exam to become a detective. Some police departments allow officers to substitute a college degree for a year of experience.

9. How Do You Get Into This Job?
Detective:
Step 1: Earn a College Degree. Detectives usually begin their careers as police officers.
Step 2: Complete a Police Training Academy.
Step 3: Develop Skills and Fitness.
Step 4: Build Work Experience.
Police Officer:
Obtain high school diploma or GED.
Meet other minimum requirements.
Obtain a bachelor's degree (optional)
Pass the law enforcement entrance exam.
Graduate from the police academy.
Work toward a promotion.

10. Evaluation
Cost:
The starting salary for police constables in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is between £19,383 and £22,962, rising to £37,254 at the top of the scale - achievable after about seven years. The range of typical salaries with several years' experience is £36,885 to £41,865 for sergeant; £47,730 to £51,771 for inspector; and £52,830 to £55,005 for chief inspector.
Detective Constable for the Metropolitan Police Service – average is £41,001 per year.
A detective police inspector is a middle manager who is responsible for supervising the ranks of constable and sergeant and acting as a link between the investigating team and senior officers – average salary £54,241.

11. Evaluation: Availability: 39 police forces in England
There were almost 123,000 police officers in September last year. Counting those from the British Transport Police and those on secondment it was 126,000.
In England, we do not currently have enough police officers as seen in incidences such as riots and terror attacks.
Expertise:
This job requires a lot of training and specific skill sets. To become a detective, you will need to become a police officer first and gain experience. Some skills needed are; problem solving, ability to follow orders, capacity to learn, capacity for compassion and respect, and effective communication skills.