Detective (nonfiction)

Batman is widely acknowledged as the greatest detective in his world.

A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency investigating crime.

Some are private persons, and may be known as private investigators or "private eyes".

Description

Informally, and primarily in fiction, a detective is any licensed or unlicensed person who solves crimes, including historical crimes, by examining and evaluating clues and personal records in order to uncover the identity and/or whereabouts of the criminal.

In some police departments, a detective position is achieved by passing a written test after a person completes the requirements for being a police officer.

In many other police systems, detectives are college graduates who join directly from civilian life without first serving as uniformed officers.

Nonfiction cross-reference

• Crime (nonfiction)

Fiction cross-reference

• Postminimalist detective

External links

• Detective @ Wikipedia