PSOC Unit group 3355 — Police inspectors and detectives

Police inspectors and detectives investigate facts and circumstances relating to crimes committed in order to identify suspected offenders and obtain information not readily available or apparent concerning establishments or the circumstances and behavior of persons, mostly in order to prevent crimes. Their tasks include: a) establishing contacts and sources of information about crimes planned or committed, in order to prevent crimes or identify suspected offenders; b) obtaining and verifying evidence by examining crime and accident scenes for clues and physical evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects and analyzing documents and computer files; c) analyzing evidence in order to solve crimes, identify criminal activity and gather information for court cases; d) establishing contacts and sources of information not readily available or apparent concerning establishments or the circumstances and behavior of persons, usually with the aim of preventing a crime; e) making arrests; f) testifying in courts of law or reporting to superiors about circumstances and results of investigations. Examples of occupations classified here: Fingerprint examiner, Fingerprint technician, Intelligence agent, Intelligence assistant, Investigation agent, Jail inspector, Jail officer, Police detective, Police inspector, Police inquiry agent, Police/criminal investigator, Polygraph examiner, Defense research officer, Special agent Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Police commissioner - 1112, Police inspector-general - 1112, Police officer - 5412, Police superintendent - 1349, Private detective - 3411

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