Real Police: Tactics and Guns

Mystery & Crime • Publishing & Author Career • Research & Forensics
2015
Featuring James Born

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In this revealing session, former law enforcement officer and bestselling author James Born draws on his real-world experience to unpack police tactics, firearms use, and split-second decision making. He explains how authenticity shapes his thrillers and shares insights that can help writers bring procedural scenes to life with accuracy and authority.

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