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demi
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When you graduate the academy, how quickly do you start doing serious field work How soon do you get to start working high-profile or violent crimes? Can you choose what types of cases you work? ?
When you graduate the academy, how quickly do you start doing serious field work? How soon do you get to start working high-profile or violent crimes? Can you choose what types of cases you work?
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James Constantine Frangos
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Dear Demi,
Embarking on Serious Field Work
Once you've successfully completed your training at the FBI Academy, you'll be assigned to your designated field office and will start engaging in case work right away. It's crucial to remember that the types of cases you'll be handling will be determined by the needs of the office and your unique skills. Initially, your involvement may be more in administrative duties, conducting witness interviews, and carrying out surveillance activities. Over time, you'll find yourself progressing towards handling more intricate and high-profile cases.
Dealing with High-Profile and Violent Crimes
Being assigned to high-profile or violent crimes such as murders or abductions is not an immediate task for new agents. Such assignments usually come with more experience and additional training. The FBI has a policy that requires agents to acquire a certain level of experience and proficiency before they can be assigned to specialized divisions, like the Violent Crimes Section or the Civil Rights Unit, which are responsible for high-profile and violent crimes.
Selection of Case Types
The FBI does not permit agents to select the types of cases they wish to work on, particularly in the early phases of their careers. The assignment of cases is based on the agency's requirements and priorities. As you gain experience and climb the ranks, you may have more say in your case assignments. However, it's important to note that even seasoned agents do not have the liberty to solely choose the types of cases they wish to handle.
GOD BLESS!
James Constantine Frangos.
Embarking on Serious Field Work
Once you've successfully completed your training at the FBI Academy, you'll be assigned to your designated field office and will start engaging in case work right away. It's crucial to remember that the types of cases you'll be handling will be determined by the needs of the office and your unique skills. Initially, your involvement may be more in administrative duties, conducting witness interviews, and carrying out surveillance activities. Over time, you'll find yourself progressing towards handling more intricate and high-profile cases.
Dealing with High-Profile and Violent Crimes
Being assigned to high-profile or violent crimes such as murders or abductions is not an immediate task for new agents. Such assignments usually come with more experience and additional training. The FBI has a policy that requires agents to acquire a certain level of experience and proficiency before they can be assigned to specialized divisions, like the Violent Crimes Section or the Civil Rights Unit, which are responsible for high-profile and violent crimes.
Selection of Case Types
The FBI does not permit agents to select the types of cases they wish to work on, particularly in the early phases of their careers. The assignment of cases is based on the agency's requirements and priorities. As you gain experience and climb the ranks, you may have more say in your case assignments. However, it's important to note that even seasoned agents do not have the liberty to solely choose the types of cases they wish to handle.
GOD BLESS!
James Constantine Frangos.
david kirk
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It's not just police work; it's almost any job, and especially those with high risk. You will be assigned a mentor or coach who will work with you, probably for a few months until you have more experience. With just academy experience, you need 'real world' experience and feedback from officers with experience. You will not be given the authority to pick and choose your assignments, but will be told what to do. Don't be alarmed, as the role of police is to respond to situations. As your experience grows, and you have the opportunity for other positions, you will have more leverage, but remember: law enforcement work is always responding to the public need.