You can enter the police force,
with a law degree.
-first, it is your aptitude/ attitude.
-second, are you really passionate about it.
Always ignore others and what they do/or do not.
The career is your own output, based on your input.
THE SCOPE: LAW AND POLICE FORCE.
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Law:
Candidates with experience in the legal field might qualify, provided the experience deals with some consideration of fraud. Examples include prosecuting lawyers, fraud litigators, and others with an anti-fraud specialization.
After completing law, you can join the police
force and then complete
CFE = certified fraud examiner.
THIS QUALIFICATION WILL LEAD TO
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1..Investigator
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Investigators may work for local police departments, the Federal Government, or as a Private Investigator. They may possess physical security responsibilities, though they mainly are responsible for the investigation part of a fraud examination, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses and suspects. In addition to their fraud engagements, investigators typically have routine engagements unrelated to fraud.
Types of services performed
Investigate claims determining responsible parties
Perform background information checks
Analyze information collected during investigations
Assess damages
Prepare reports summarizing investigation findings
Detailed review of documents
Compile information from investigation, interviews, and evidence
Gathering evidence
Property inspection
Searching legal records
Useful skills, characteristics and subject areas of knowledge
Critical thinking
Written and oral communication
Court procedures
Government regulations
Active listening
Drawing conclusions
Flexibility
Information evaluation
Data analysis
Problem solving
Rules of evidence procedures
Interviewing techniques
Investigation techniques
Negotiation techniques
Education and Training
College degree
On-the-job experience is most beneficial
Certified Fraud Examiner designation
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2.Law Enforcement
Individuals working in Law Enforcement are central in the investigation step of the fraud examination process. Law enforcement individuals perform a variety of tasks, such as collecting evidence and testifying in court. Individuals in law enforcement may work for the State or Federal government as a special agent, while others may work for local police departments. At times, they may even work undercover. The nature of work often depends on place of employment, location, size of organization, in addition to a variety of other factors. Special Agents may specialize in a particular area, or work in a variety of different fields.
Areas of Investigation
White-Collar crime
Organized crime
Financial crime
Bribery and corruption
Money laundering
Counterfeiting
Fraudulent documents
Credit card fraud
Types of services performed
Types of services performed
Conduct surveillance
Evidence collection
Conduct interviews
Record examination
Useful skills, characteristics and subject areas of knowledge
Writing reports
Attention to detail
Functions in stressful situations
Alert to surroundings
Understands associated risks
Honest
Sound judgment
High integrity
Responsible
Strong judge of character
Education and Training
Physical Examination
Written exam, previous experience and education-factors in appointment
Background check
Personality test
Polygraph test
Drug test
Rigorous training program
Specific organizations may have own requirements
Certified Fraud Examiner designation
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WHEN YOU PUT IN A 5/7 YEARS EXPERIENCE,
THEN YOU CAN DECIDE
-climb the career ladder in the police set up
or
-JOIN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OUTFIT
OR
-BE SELF EMPLOYED AS FREELANCE EXPERT/CONSULTANT.
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GOOD LUCK
REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM
