Alexandra Beever has been a detective with Thames Valley Police for 15 years. Following a science degree at university, she competed at the Olympics and won a gold medal at the World Championships as part of the GB Rowing Team. After seven years as a full-time athlete, a career in policing appealed to Alexandra as it combined her interests in law and supporting others to make better life choices with her passion for the outdoors, being active and working as part of a team. Once the work day has finished, Alex enjoys spending time with her daughter, their miniature dachshunds, Boo-Boo and Coconut, and pony George. She also loves taking trips to the seaside and catching up with friends.

Sol Linero is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer who has illustrated several books for kids, including others in the How to Be a... series. She lives and works in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
 

A friendly, fascinating book about how to work in the crime-fighting industry, written by Detective Constable Alexandra Beever.

Do you have what it takes to become a detective, a crime scene investigator, or a forensic scientist? Find out all about the incredible crime-fighting jobs you could do, from training to become a crime laboratory analyst or a lawyer to working as a helicopter pilot or even becoming an expert in fingerprints.

This fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an interest in helping people and fighting crime.

Other titles in the series include: How to Be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs; How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs.