
The Writer's Detective Bureau is a podcast hosted by retired Police Detective Adam Richardson. Adam answers questions about criminal investigation and police work posed by crime-fiction authors and screenwriters writing crime-related stories. To submit a question, visit www.writersdetective.com/ask
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 142 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | True CrimeArtsBooks | ||||

Adam talks about AI bots, the future of the Writer's Detective Bureau, and ghost guns.
Adam talks about bunco crime investigations, the value of belonging to investigator associations, the trope of retired cops being forced back to work for one last case, and a different kind of POV. Submit a question: writersdetective.com/ask
Adam talks about cybercrime investigations, how wiretap investigations involve "trap and trace" and "pen registers" tools, and how undercover detectives conceal their firearms. Submit your own question to the podcast: writersdetective.com/ask
The Writer's Detective Bureau podcast is BACK and now ad-free! Adam has retired from law enforcement and is back answering writers' questions. Adam shares a core character question that he contemplated at the end of his career that could inform how y... more
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Okay, this is a great podcast so I’m giving it five stars. My only complaint is that they’re too short. By the time you get through the ads and the intro there’s only 10 minutes of real content. If I’m doing something while I’m listening to it, I have to stop to change the podcast and if I’m going though the back catalogue I’m listening to the same ads over and over. It would be nice if episodes were released less frequently and the length of a regular podcast.
Nonetheless, I’m looking forward... more
Detective Adam Richardson rocks! He answers questions with brevity and clarity rarely found. He is unpretentious, a quality I value greatly. He’s always seeking ways to give more value and knowledge to his listeners. If you write or read crime fiction, this podcast is for you!
It's a really informative podcast and has definitely helped me better understand how law enforcement works. Plus the music and his voice give an excellent noir feel to it.
As always, clear and succinct answers to questions that often have nothing to do with what I'm writing. There's the chance that I'll need this info in the future, but more than that, it's just so damn interesting!









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