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Hi,
I live outside the US. I have an idea for a mystery series that will work only if set in the US.
i’d probably like to set in in LA since i feature actors trying to break in, a film set, etc. of course films get shot in a variety of locations, so it doesnt have to be near Hollywood.
Are there any websites that explain police procedure and some medical stuff for crime writers? Any info especially on the workings of the LAPD?
If i lived in the US, i guess i could at least go to any police department closest to me and ask their public relations officer for some help.
How do i do it from outside the US? Would the LAPD be willing to answer my questions through email, give me some guidance?
Are there people who might be willing to help me by guiding me through those parts of the book, explaining exactly how the investigation would go, what the detective would say, etc? Perhaps in exchange for my critiquing their work or in exchange for cash?
I do belong to the crimescenewriter yahoo group. I considered posting there and asking if someone there would do this for a fee but thought i would see first what free help i can get. does hiring someone have to be expensive? Might there be some kindly retired police officer who might be willing to give this kind of help in exchange for my dedicating the book to him, naming a character after him, etc?
Thanks!
I live outside the US. I have an idea for a mystery series that will work only if set in the US.
i’d probably like to set in in LA since i feature actors trying to break in, a film set, etc. of course films get shot in a variety of locations, so it doesnt have to be near Hollywood.
Are there any websites that explain police procedure and some medical stuff for crime writers? Any info especially on the workings of the LAPD?
If i lived in the US, i guess i could at least go to any police department closest to me and ask their public relations officer for some help.
How do i do it from outside the US? Would the LAPD be willing to answer my questions through email, give me some guidance?
Are there people who might be willing to help me by guiding me through those parts of the book, explaining exactly how the investigation would go, what the detective would say, etc? Perhaps in exchange for my critiquing their work or in exchange for cash?
I do belong to the crimescenewriter yahoo group. I considered posting there and asking if someone there would do this for a fee but thought i would see first what free help i can get. does hiring someone have to be expensive? Might there be some kindly retired police officer who might be willing to give this kind of help in exchange for my dedicating the book to him, naming a character after him, etc?
Thanks!