Tag Archives: police

Passing Motorist Finds Body in Abandoned Car

Posted on September 26, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I have to say that this scenario gives life to many crime fiction writers’ vivid imaginations… Let me pose a scenario to you and ask what your reaction might be. It’s the middle of the night. You are driving on … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Writing | Tagged award winning dark mind, body in abandoned car, crime, crime thriller, dark mind, drug related killing, homicide, houston police department, jennifer chase author, mystery, police, suspense, thriller | 3 Comments

Mark David Chapman Seeks Parole for the Seventh Time

Posted on August 18, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I suppose there are some of you reading this blog who are too young to remember the events of December 8, 1980. Even so, I know that many people who perhaps were not born then but have come to discover … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged crime, crime thriller, dark mind, jennifer chase author, john lennon, life in prison, mark david chapman, murder, new department of corrections, parole, parole hearing, police, the beatles | 3 Comments

How Reliable are Those Sniff Alerts?

Posted on July 28, 2012 by jchasenovelist

It is no secret that I have a great love for dogs. I think they are animals with amazing insight and compassion. I have had the pleasure of observing first-hand the important role that dogs play in law enforcement and … Continue reading →

Posted in K9, Silent Partner | Tagged award winning silent partner, constitutional searches, crime thrillers, dogs, drug searches, jennifer chase author, k9, k9 handlers, police, probable cause, scent detection dogs, searches, silent partner | 3 Comments

Beagle Brings Home Human Skull

Posted on June 16, 2012 by jchasenovelist

If you have a dog that likes to spend time outdoors, you can expect that interesting “gifts” will be brought to your door every once in a while. Perhaps a bird or a mole will fall victim to your pet’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Silent Partner | Tagged crime scene, crime thriller, dogs, emily stone series, found skull, gallup new mexico, jennifer chase author, police, silent partner | 2 Comments

The Skillful Art of Interrogation

Posted on July 23, 2011 by jchasenovelist

As with many things these days, the word “interrogation” has been replaced with “interview”. I like to call it what it is, an interrogation. Interrogative procedures are used to obtain a confession, admission of guilt, or illicit helpful information from … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Police | Tagged author jennifer chase, emily stone series, interrogation, interview, jennifer chase criminologist, police | 7 Comments

Police Ride-Alongs Jump Started My Research for Writing Crime Fiction

Posted on May 5, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the most exciting and rewarding experiences that I’ve had as a crime fiction writer was the opportunity to participate in a police ride-along. I have observed patrol, K9, and detective investigative duties for various police agencies throughout the … Continue reading →