Police Detectives
Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
31 tasks analyzed
Provide testimony as a witness in court.
Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.
Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide testimony as a witness in court. | - | - | - |
| Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse. | - | - | - |
| Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device. | - | - | - |
| Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival. | - | - | - |
| Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$93,580
per year
Mean Wage
$98,770
per year
Employment
111K
workers
Wage Range
$54,160 - $159,410
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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