For our second interview with a criminal justice professional, we are pleased to introduce Detective Joseph Martin. Detective Martin has been working as an Intelligence Detective for 4 years.
How did you become interested in Criminal Justice?
I have always had an interest in law enforcement and being involved in a profession that helped to make my community safer. I also enjoy being a part of the brotherhood/sisterhood of police officers.
What type of training or education prepared you for your work as an Intelligence Detective?
I spent 6 months at a law enforcement academy and have continued my education through various trainings to include yearly in-service as well as special training in gangs, narcotics and interview techniques.
What is an average day at work like for you?
An average day involves investigating any threat assessments reported to the Intel Unit and developing information that comes in through various sources into viable intelligence and disseminating it to the necessary units.
What do you like most about your job?
The thing I like the most about my job is taking various bits of information that nobody thinks is meaningful and finding that little piece that brings it all together and helps contribute to case.
What advice do you have for those who are interested in working in Criminal Justice?
My advice would be that if you have an interest in this field, get involved at an early age in your local explorers or cadet program to get a feel for what police work is like.
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