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40 Questions People Asked When This Former Major Crimes Detective Promised To Answer Them
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40 Questions People Asked When This Former Major Crimes Detective Promised To Answer Them

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How much do you know about what it’s like to be a detective? And we’re not talking about what you’ve learned from watching Law & Order, Psych or True Detective. Have you ever had the chance to actually speak to people in the field and hear about real cases they’ve solved?
Well, if you’re fascinated by the wild world of solving crimes, you’re in for a treat, pandas. A retired major crimes detective recently hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit and revealed some of the juiciest details about their former line of work. Below, you’ll find the responses they had to curious readers’ questions, as well as a conversation with the post’s author himself.

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Screenshot of an online Q&A featuring a retired major crimes detective answering user questions about death sentence views.
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Online Q&A with retired major crimes detective about realistic cop shows and Law and Order opinions.
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Online discussion featuring a retired major crimes detective answering questions about crime investigation and policing.
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#24

Reddit exchange where retired major crimes detective discusses realism of The Wire series based on personal experience.
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Reddit user answering questions online about major crimes and detective work in a casual chat format.
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Screenshot of an online Q&A with a retired major crimes detective answering questions about homicide investigations and legal advice.
12points

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Reddit Q&A showing a retired major crimes detective discussing work-life balance and family challenges.
12points

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Online Q&A featuring a retired major crimes detective discussing skills like attention to detail and police procedures.
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Online discussion where a retired major crimes detective shares insights on realistic police investigations in media.
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Reddit Q&A showing a retired major crimes detective discussing law enforcement and private sector work.
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Online Q&A showing a retired major crimes detective discussing law enforcement discretion and moral challenges.
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Chat exchange with a retired major crimes detective discussing undercover work and investigation complexities online.
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Reddit conversation with a retired major crimes detective answering questions about investigative detention and legal protections.
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Online discussion featuring a retired major crimes detective responding to questions about ICE and law enforcement issues.
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Screenshot of an online Q&A where a retired major crimes detective discusses qualified immunity and legal experiences.
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Online Q&A with retired major crimes detective discussing intelligence and police recruiting insights.
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Reddit Q&A about how to become a major crimes detective, emphasizing street experience and investigative opportunities.
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Online discussion with retired major crimes detective about culture, colleagues, prosecutors, and job challenges in major crimes.
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Reddit conversation discussing police shows and realism, shared by a retired major crimes detective online.
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Reddit conversation showing a retired major crimes detective answering questions about wrongful convictions and law enforcement.
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