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WAD

World Association of Detectives

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DEA

Detectives' Endowment Association

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FTD

Frank and Tess Detectives

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VGD

Video Game Detectives

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DBB

Detectives Beavis and Butt

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detectives
A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. They often collect information to solve crimes by talking to witnesses and informants, collecting physical evidence, or searching records in databases. This leads them to arrest criminals and enable them to be convicted in court. A detective may work for the police or privately.

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