Collocations with "detective"

A police detective who investigates murders.

A police detective working in disguise.

a police detective of the rank of sergeant

A novel featuring a detective as the protagonist.

A police officer of the rank of constable who investigates crimes.

a police detective specializing in crimes involving narcotics

A genre of fiction involving a detective solving a crime.

a police detective who is a member of a specialized squad (e.g., murder squad)

refers to a tough, cynical detective, often in fiction