Writer's Detective Bureau

Hate Crimes, Proactive Investigations, and Island Time of Death 10.11.2019 17:14 ↓

Adam answers your questions about what constitutes a hate crime, how to use search warrants in a proactive investigation where a crime hasn't occurred yet, and death investigations in paradise. Transcript and show-notes available here: writersdetective.com/67

SMEs, Red Dot Lasers, and Approaching Suspects 02.11.2019 24:15 ↓

Adam answers your questions about the role subject matter experts play in an investigation, the real purpose behind those red dot lasers sights for firearms, and his thoughts behind approaching a suspect you want to interview. Transcript and shownotes are available at writersdetective.com/66

The Ripoff Episode 26.10.2019 6:20 ↓

This short episode covers burglary investigations. Transcript available at writersdetective.com/65

Preptober, FBI Consultants, and SWAT Standoffs 19.10.2019 18:02 ↓

This week I'm talking about preparation for NaNoWriMo, the State of the Bureau, creating an FBI Consultant as a character, and the role of a hostage negotiator in a swat standoff. Transcript available: writersdetective.com/64

Inside a Crime Scene, Search Warrant Limitations, and Criminal Appeals 13.10.2019 26:03 ↓

Adam covers what it really feels like inside a crime scene, the limits of a search warrant, and some clarification on cold cases and criminal appeals. Transcript available: writersdetective.com/63

Ruses, Brought In For Questioning, and Recording Gaps 06.10.2019 18:27 ↓

Adam answers writers' questions about when cops ARE allowed to lie, what it really means when you're brought in for questioning, and what happens when there are gaps in the recording of an interrogation. Transcript: writersdetective.com/62

Firearms Qualifications, Exceptional Means, and OODA Loops 28.09.2019 23:59 ↓

Adam talks about firearms qualifications for police officers, when your suspect is terminally ill, and what the heck OODA means. Transcript available: writersdective.com/61

Bad Cops, Romantic Complications, and Interview Rapport 22.09.2019 23:03 ↓

Adam talks about how to write about bad cops, romantic complications between a detective and a victim, and some hack for building rapport during an interview. Transcript: writersdetective.com/60 

Career-Long Fitness, Amateur Sleuths, and the Future of Policing 14.09.2019 25:05 ↓

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Exigent Circumstances, Becoming a PI, and Confidential Informants 06.09.2019 26:01 ↓

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Victim Visas, One-Way Mirrors, and HIDTA 01.09.2019 20:18 ↓

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U.S. Marshals, the CIA, and Being Taken Downtown 24.08.2019 24:24 ↓

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Being Held Without Charges, Stalking, and Desk Pops? 18.08.2019 18:56 ↓

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Physical Agility, Foreign Nationals, and Missing Children - 054 10.08.2019 18:26 ↓

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One Year Anniversary, Undercover Part II, License Plate Records, and Drug Money - 053 03.08.2019 24:50 ↓

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Foreign Language Interviews, Long-term Undercover Investigations, and Witness Protection - 052 27.07.2019 21:17 ↓

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Occult Killings, Private Eyes, and Releasing a Crime Scene - 051 20.07.2019 13:49 ↓

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Therapy, Overdose, and a Veiled Threat - 050 13.07.2019 19:34 ↓

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Mass Shooting Aftermath, Partners, Inside a Detective Office - 049 06.07.2019 22:25 ↓

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Bio-Terrorism, State Level Investigations, and Having Your Back to the Door - 048 29.06.2019 25:42 ↓

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Character Arc, Detective Sergeant Demotion, and Sex Offenders - 047 22.06.2019 29:23 ↓

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Female Suspects, Writing Research, and Police Cars - 046 15.06.2019 18:16 ↓

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Interviewed by Joanna at The Creative Penn - 045 08.06.2019 47:13 ↓

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Vehicle Searches, Case Law, and Org Charts - 044 01.06.2019 15:25 ↓

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Dictating Reports, Domestic Violence , and The Third Degree - 043 24.05.2019 21:46 ↓

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