how do you become a detective ?
The only way to become a police detective is to work as a police officer, pass a test, and earn promotion to detective through the department. If you want to pursue a career as a detective without going through the police academy and working as an officer first, you can become a private investigator, or PI. While you may not work to solve major crimes as a PI, you do have the opportunity to use investigative skills to help private clients.