Answer 1

1: I believe one of the most important skills you need to become a successful criminal investigator is communication skills. Though it is a vague skill that can work in most job forces, I do believe that it is extremely important for this job specifically.
2: One experience that showed me the importance of this was when i began my service learning, one of the investigators took me to get my finger prints done. He was very personable, and could convey what he wanted to everyone with ease. There was another police officer who was extremely timid and had a hard time getting people to cooperate.
3:My service learning, and interviews. With all three every person has said that communication skills are an asset to making a person successful in the investigation world.

Service Learning

• At the National Insurance Crime Bureau, in their Glendora office.
• Flor Leon is my contact, she is the administrative assisstant to Ralph Lumpkin who is in charge of managing the Southern California region of the company.
• So far, what I do at the office are referrals. We receive claims that fraud occurred, then I put the info of who is being charged for fraud in a file on the computer which is to be sent for further investigation.
• As of 1/12/12 I have 18 hours of service learning

Third Interview Questions

1. What is criminal investigation is your words.
2. There are various departments for criminal investigation, which do you believe is most important and why?
3. What is the hardest part of  being a criminal investigator?
4. Do you think certain personalities work better for this profession? If so which ones.
5. What is the most important skill to have to become a successful criminal investigator?
6. What skill do you think most investigators lack, but shouldn't?
7. What do you define as being a successful criminal investigator?
8. What do you think the best training would be?
9. What do you believe is the best way to become a criminal investigator?
10. Why do you think Criminal investigation is important?