Detective Diaries: Etienne Middleton, a Criminology undergraduate at Reading University, spent a month in work experience with Answers Investigation learning how to be a Private Eye; Etienne tells her take on life and her new experiences
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Imagine growing up in one of the safest countries in the world, then diving headfirst into the unpredictable world of private investigation. This episode follows Etienne Middleton, a criminology student, as she recounts her eye-opening month of work experience, challenging her perceptions of crime, facts, and her own career purpose.
00:00 Welcome & Introducing Etienne Middleton
01:45 Criminology Interest & Singapore Crime
05:07 UK University & Career Path
07:45 Work Experience as a Private Detective
12:07 Applying Experience to University & Fingerprinting
14:36 Unexpected Challenges & Forensic Lab Work
17:03 Defending Generation & Information Sourcing
22:00 Questioning Facts and Perspectives
24:28 Working with an ‘Interesting’ Colleague
26:35 Future Aspirations & Embracing Uncertainty
Etienne Middleton, a 21-year-old criminology student from Reading University, spent a month gaining practical experience as a Private Detective with Answers Investigation. Having grown up in Singapore, a country known for its minimal crime, her interest in investigation developed despite her surroundings. Her work placement provided a contrast to academic theory, offering hands-on experience in surveillance, fingerprinting, and the unpredictable nature of detective work. She shares how this exposure shaped her understanding of the field and her future career aspirations, particularly in youth crime.
