Behind the Badge: Writing Authentic Police Procedure

Authors with real-world law enforcement experience break down what actually happens behind the badge. This panel dives into police procedure, investigative realities, and the details writers often get wrong. Drawing directly from their professional backgrounds, the panelists share practical insights that help crime and detective fiction feel authentic, grounded, and believable.

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Search & Seizure: The One Mistake That Can Kill a Criminal Case

Search & Seizure: The One Mistake That Can Kill a Criminal Case

Search and seizure errors can unravel an entire case, on the page and in real life. Alan A. Cook draws on experience as a prosecutor, law clerk, and district attorney to explain how the Fourth Amendment actually works in practice. This session helps writers understand...