Detectives are portrayed in the media to be the elite of the police department. Is this true or is it a myth?

Question

Detectives are portrayed in the media to be the elite of the police department. Is this true or is it a myth?

Answer 1

Defectives?  (Intentional)  MYTH!  They are just officers that wear suits instead of uniforms and have tested their way out answering radio runs and handling traffic accidents.  They are just like anyone else.  Some are good at their jobs, some are lousy.  Some have a knack for it, some can't close a case with the guy handcuffed to their wrists.  Detectives are not "elite" police officers (although too many of them think that...) they are just guys and gals with a different set of priorities when they come to work each day....

Answer 2

It's just an old wives' tale.

wang?

Answer 3

myth

Answer 4

There are specialists in law enforcement that handle many disciplines.  You may be confusing rank with importance.

Answer 5

myth...i actually asked my cop friend that because i love law and order...he laughed at me....and said it's not true...oh well Elliot Stabler is still special to me haha

Answer 6

ok my father is in the police force and from what i have come to understand is that they are not necessarly elite to the police force but are better trained to perform specific duties.  A good analogy would be the difference between a person with a bachalure degree and a person with a masters. i hope this helps you

Answer 7

Well, you have to work your way up to the position of detective in the police department and they usually have a higher education than the uniformed officer, but it is not as glamorous as they make it on TV.

Answer 8

It is not so much that they are elite. It is that they are highly ranked and one of the most imperative people in the police department. That's all.

Answer 9

detectives are g*y

Answer 10

no they are specialized officers

Answer 11

In whose opinion?  I prefer the swat teams and tactical teams...

Answer 12

They do have to be very perceptive, observant and intelligent to achieve their goals.  It's amazing what they can figure out.

Answer 13

myth as in untrue............right?

Answer 14

most of our perceptions about the police come from media images

Answer 15

well, they generally have to earn the position and the promotion process weeds out the ranks. i respect a detective more than a regular officer.