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Part 46

Advance in The Sims 3 Law Enforcement career! Learn about Patrol Officer, Lieutenant, Wiretap Reader, Crime Scene Technician, Sketch Artist, and 3D Crime Scene Modeler roles.

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Advance in The Sims 3 Law Enforcement career! Learn about Patrol Officer, Lieutenant, Wiretap Reader, Crime Scene Technician, Sketch Artist, and 3D Crime Scene Modeler roles.

This guide covers Part 46 of The Sims 3, focusing on the Law Enforcement career progression. At higher levels, you can apprehend burglars without specific traits and write reports on individuals. Writing reports involves digging through trash or questioning Sims, provided you have a sufficient relationship level. Discovering a Sim works in the Criminal career grants a job performance boost.

Walkthrough
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    Patrol Officer (Job Level 4)
    • § Per Hour: §73
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    § Per Day: §389
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    Base Weekly Pay: §1,945
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    Pension Pay: §100 / day
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    Carpool Arrival: 8AM
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    Work Hours: 9AM - 3PM (6 hours)
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    Work Days: Monday - Friday
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    Performance Requirements: Mood, Logic Skill, Relationship with Partner, Reports Written
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    Lieutenant (Job Level 5)
    • § Per Hour: §85
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    § Per Day: §460
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    Base Weekly Pay: §2,300
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    Pension Pay: §110 / day
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    Carpool Arrival: 8AM
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    Work Hours: 9AM - 3PM (6 hours)
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    Work Days: Monday - Friday
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    Performance Requirements: Mood, Logic Skill, Relationship with Partner, Reports Written
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    Reward: Free Police Cruiser

Branch Split: At this point, the career splits into two paths: Forensics (CSI) or Special Agent (FBI, CIA). The Special Agent path has shorter hours but requires being on call.

Forensics Branch:

  1. Wiretap Reader (Job Level 6)
    • § Per Hour: §143
    • § Per Day: §805
    • Base Weekly Pay: §4,025
    • Pension Pay: §200 / day
    • Carpool Arrival: 8AM
    • Work Hours: 9AM - 3PM (6 hours)
    • Work Days: Monday - Friday
    • Performance Requirements: Mood, Reports Written, Relationship with Partner, Logic Skill
    • Reward: Free Laptop (best computer in the game)
  2. Crime Scene Technician (Job Level 7)
    • § Per Hour: §167
    • § Per Day: §950
    • Base Weekly Pay: §4,750
    • Pension Pay: §230 / day
    • Carpool Arrival: 8AM
    • Work Hours: 9AM - 3PM (6 hours)
    • Work Days: Monday - Friday
    • Performance Requirements: Mood, Reports Written, Relationship with Partner, Logic Skill
  3. Sketch Artist (Job Level 8)
    • § Per Hour: §224
    • § Per Day: §1,121
    • Base Weekly Pay: §4,484
    • Pension Pay: §220 / day
    • Carpool Arrival: 8AM
    • Work Hours: 9AM - 2PM (5 hours)
    • Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    • Performance Requirements: Mood, Reports Written, Logic Skill, Painting Skill
  4. 3D Crime Scene Modeler (Job Level 9)
    • § Per Hour: §264
    • § Per Day: §1,323
    • Base Weekly Pay: §5,292
    • Pension Pay: §260 / day
    • Carpool Arrival: 8AM
    • Work Hours: 9AM - 2PM (5 hours)
    • Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    • Performance Requirements: Mood, Reports Written, Logic Skill, Painting Skill

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