Tag Archives: NYPD

Are COLD CASES on the Rise? A Chat with Cold Case Detective and Crime Media Consultant Joe Giacalone

Posted on June 20, 2018 by jchasenovelist

I’ve been concerned about the rise of unsolved homicides in California as well as across the entire US for some time now. Most that follow me know that I’ve voiced my concerns about crime and cold cases. I’ve been hearing … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Police | Tagged california, cold cases, crime, crowdsourcing, detective, DNA, forensics, Frye, homicides, investigator, jennifer chase criminologist, joe giacalone, NYPD, police chief, policing, proactive, sheriff | 3 Comments

Undercover Cops: 3 Heroic Stories

Posted on May 11, 2018 by jchasenovelist

Undercover police work is a fascinating universe due to the inherent paradox. You have a person sworn to uphold and enforce the law, who then becomes immersed in – and ingratiated into – the world of outlaws. In addition to … Continue reading →

Posted in Police | Tagged billy queen, california, cops, criminal, hitman, jennifer chase author, Kuklinski, law, NYPD, undercover | Leave a comment

4 of the World’s Most Reputable Police Forces

Posted on March 10, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of prince2.ca. It is not easy to determine what makes a great police force. Is it raw statistics? Stellar community relations? Job satisfaction? Maybe it is a combination of those, and many other, factors. Regardless of how you … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Police | Tagged cops, crime, jennifer chase, NYPD, police, police force, protect, public, royal canadian mounted police, safety, serve | 2 Comments

FBI: The Mafia’s Worst Enemy

Posted on December 5, 2015 by jchasenovelist

Organized crime, or the mafia, has been a part of the American cultural landscape for centuries. Fortunately, for us, the mob has a worthy opponent – the Federal Bureau of Investigation. With seemingly limitless resources, the FBI will extend its … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged author, award winner, cases, crime scene, criminologist, donnie brasco, fbi, federal convictions, film, investigation, jennifer chase, mafia, mystery, NYPD, organized crime, suspense, television, thriller, undercover | 1 Comment

6 Mistakes to Avoid at a Crime Scene Straight From a Cold Case Detective

Posted on November 6, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Crime scenes aren’t as cut and dry as one might think. There are many variables and each one should be carefully identified, searched, documented, and processed correctly. The process doesn’t flow like the television shows or movies would like us … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic, Police | Tagged 6 mistakes to avoid at a crime scene, cold cases, crime scene contamination, crime scene investigation, crime scene management, crime thriller, criminal investigation, criminal investigation joseph giacalone, criminilogist, guest blog post, jennifer chase author, joseph giacalone, luminol, NYPD | 10 Comments

Thriller Thursday Guest — Author Kenneth Hoss

Posted on July 12, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I think Thursday is my favorite day of the week. And today, I have a great guest, Kenneth Hoss with his exciting cop thriller Storm Rising. It’s definitely my type of book with cops and a strong female main character. … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post, Thriller Thursday | Tagged author jennifer chase, cop thriller, cops, detective, homicides, kelli storm, kenneth hoss, mystery, NYPD, police procedural, storm rising | 4 Comments

Women Have Contributed to Law Enforcement for More than a Century

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jchasenovelist

In my crime fiction Emily Stone Thriller Series, the main character is an ex-police officer where she had to go toe to toe with a male dominated profession. Certain situations (don’t want to give away any spoilers) dictated that she … Continue reading →