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What are some alternatives to being a homicide detective? I have a health condition that makes me unable to become a homicide detective.
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Perry’s Answer
There are a couple of jobs that help homicide detectives solve cases. Crime scene technicians or crime scene photographers are two occupations I can think of that work closely with homicide detectives. Crime scene technicians gather evidence to take back to the lab for analysis. Crime scene photographers take pictures of the body and surrounding area where the homicide occurred.
If you want to be the one that analyzes the evidence after collection, forensic science would be another avenue to pursue. Forensic scientists can even specialize in certain areas like ballistics, psychology, dentistry, anthropology, toxicology, and more. It takes a longer time though to obtain a forensic science degree because most of the individuals have either a bachelor's degree or higher.
The last one I can think of that may sometimes work alongside a homicide detective is a private investigator. These individuals are private detectives that are for hire (commissioned). The police will sometimes contract with a private investigator if additional help is needed solving a crime. Other times, families will hire the private investigator to help in solving homicide cases involving their loved one. In the last example, a private investigator may exchange information with a detective to help in aiding a positive outcome.
If you want to be the one that analyzes the evidence after collection, forensic science would be another avenue to pursue. Forensic scientists can even specialize in certain areas like ballistics, psychology, dentistry, anthropology, toxicology, and more. It takes a longer time though to obtain a forensic science degree because most of the individuals have either a bachelor's degree or higher.
The last one I can think of that may sometimes work alongside a homicide detective is a private investigator. These individuals are private detectives that are for hire (commissioned). The police will sometimes contract with a private investigator if additional help is needed solving a crime. Other times, families will hire the private investigator to help in solving homicide cases involving their loved one. In the last example, a private investigator may exchange information with a detective to help in aiding a positive outcome.
Thank you for the choices!
Taylor
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Emerson’s Answer
Software engineering is a great career that is an alternative to being a homicide detective. It involves being a detective for computer bugs, with very little homicide.
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Bing’s Answer
Taylor, maybe think about starting a podcast where you analyze and discuss true crime. The podcast industry is huge, and the materials needed to start are relatively inexpensive. There are great opportunities out there to share stories and potentially even solve a cold case.
That is actually not a bad idea. Thank you!
Taylor
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Meghan’s Answer
crime scene technician
Thanks for the advice.
Taylor
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