Dci vs. Detective — What's the Difference?

The head of the United States Intelligence Community and director of the Central Intelligence Agency

A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. They often collect information to solve crimes by talking to witnesses and informants, collecting physical evidence, or searching records in databases.

A person, usually a member of a police force, who investigates crimes and obtains evidence or information.

Of or relating to detectives or their work

Suited for or used in detection.

(law enforcement) A police officer who looks for evidence as part of solving a crime; an investigator.

A person employed to find information not otherwise available to the public.

Employed in detecting.

Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.

One who business it is so detect criminals or discover matters of secrecy.

A police officer who investigates crimes

An investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public