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detective work  

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  • The role of the police detective in the United States is a controversial one and is generally not well understood. In the past, American detectives have been criticized for, among other things, abuse of power, corruption, illegal practices, and resistance to change. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Detective Work]

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