How difficult is it to be promoted to detective?

[SuperGroove]

Any police officers out there, or those who know any?

 

[Nebor]

I heard before that it takes about 2 years in Austin, TX. I think in bigger cities, you kinda have to "know someone" to get into those positions.

 

[hawkeye81x]

From all my TV knowledge, I believe one only needs to pass a difficult test, no?