Detective

As a Detective, your job is to investigate crimes, primarily murders, and solve cases using clues left behind at crime scenes. Unlike Police Officers, Detectives don’t arrest criminals or jail them, but instead, focus on gathering evidence, processing clues, and solving cases. Detectives work closely with Police Officers by providing the necessary information for them to issue arrests and track down criminals.

Reporting a Murder

When a player dies in the game, it’s possible for a murder case to be created. Murder cases are reported by:

Victims using /911 or
Random passersby who see a clue and click on it to report the murder.

This will create an open case for Detectives to work on. Detectives can view all open cases by using the /cases command. You can click on a case to assign it to yourself or unassign it after 6 hours. Remember, you have a time limit of 6 hours to solve a case before it becomes unassigned and 24 hours before the case goes cold.

Collecting Clues

At the crime scene, 1-3 clues (e.g., blood splatter or projectile casings) will be left behind, depending on the murder method. Detectives have 45 seconds to find as many clues as they can once they arrive at the crime scene. The killer may attempt to move the clues within 15 blocks of the body, but if you're quick, you’ll be able to find them all.

Blood splatter is often left behind when a melee weapon is used.
Projectile casings are left when a ranged weapon is used.

Using the Analyser

After collecting clues, a Detective must bring them to an Analyser located at a Police Station. The Analyser reveals important information about each clue, such as:

Who started the fight
The victim
The attacker
Location
Time of death

These details will help you piece together the full story. Without using the Analyser, clues won’t reveal any information, so it’s crucial to process them properly. Only Detectives can use Analyser tools, and you must wait 30 seconds between uses to process clues.

Solving the Case

Once you’ve processed all clues, you can return to the Evidence Locker by right-clicking the case in the /cases menu. Move all revealed clues into the locker and click submit to solve the case. If the person who started the fight doesn’t match the victim, a wanted point will be generated for the attacker, and Police Officers can then issue an arrest.

Cold Cases

If a case isn’t solved within 24 hours, it becomes a cold case. Cold cases are moved to a special section in the /cases menu, and Detectives cannot solve them. However, all details remain frozen, and the clues are no longer valid. It’s important to solve cases promptly to avoid letting them go cold.

Tools and Responsibilities

Detectives use specific tools that help them investigate and solve cases:

Analysers: Reveal detailed information from clues.
Evidence Locker: Used to submit processed clues and solve cases.

Unlike Police Officers, Detectives do not:

Chase down criminals or
Arrest and jail criminals.

Those tasks are handled by Police Officers, who can handcuff, tase, and jail criminals based on the information provided by Detectives.

Police Officer vs. Detective

It’s essential to understand the difference between Detectives and Police Officers:

Police Officers chase down, arrest, and jail criminals. They also have access to tools like handcuffs, tasers, pepper spray, and batons to manage crime.
Detectives investigate crimes, collect and process clues, and solve cases. They do not make arrests or chase criminals.

Police Officers are also responsible for setting bail for jailed players, while Detectives focus on solving cases through their investigation work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I report a murder?
- Use /911 if you're the victim or click on a clue if you’re a passerby.
What happens if I don’t solve a case within 6 hours?
- The case becomes unassigned, and another Detective can take it.
What does an Analyser do?
- It reveals important information from clues, such as who started the fight, the victim, the attacker, and more.
What should I do after collecting and processing all clues?
- Submit the clues in the Evidence Locker in the /cases menu to solve the case.
What happens if I don’t solve a case within 24 hours?
- The case becomes cold, and the clues disappear.
What’s the difference between a Police Officer and a Detective?
- Police Officers arrest and jail criminals, while Detectives investigate crimes and solve cases by collecting and processing clues.

By following this guide and understanding the responsibilities of a Detective, you’ll be well-prepared to pass the exam and serve your community by solving crimes!