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Writer's Detective Bureau

Det. Adam Richardson

The Writer's Detective Bureau is a podcast hosted by veteran 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 https://www.writersdetective.com/podcast

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Latest Episodes

Adam answers questions about: California’s Alcoholic Beverage Control agency, who investigates murders involving the military, and the surprising limitation on Tribal Police law enforcement powers.

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7 months ago

In this episode, Adam answers questions about investigating international crime rings, FBI Legal Attaches, INTERPOL, the difference between reactive and proactive investigations, and where prosecutions might happen for transnational RICO cases.

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9 months ago

Adam talks about a DA Investigator moving over to a police department as a detective, the legalities of making a warrantless arrest inside a suspect's home, and how to conduct a cover-up.

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9 months ago

Adam talks about the new THREADS app, whether detectives can find out if someone is listed as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy, victim notifications when an inmate is released from prison, confidential name changes, and violating protective o... more

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10 months ago

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • 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!

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    5
    Problemsolvergene
    2 years ago
  • 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.

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    4
    emilee.beachy1996
    2 years ago
  • 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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    5
    genie4711
    2 years ago
  • I'm a writer, and I started listening to this podcast to find out specific information for my story. Now I listen to every episode just because I'm so fascinated with the information Adam shares. I love learning new things, and while this is a genre of TV show I've always enjoyed, it's just so interesting to discover the real story behind the story. Insider information that can make my WIP come alive, like the smell of blood and how you feel when you arrive at a murder scene. Other people's ques... more

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    5
    Laurie Sibley
    2 years ago
  • I love this podcast, Adam the host tackles listener's questions each week, revealing behind the scenes information on how thrillers work (and why that cop show you love may not be getting things exactly right...! Recommended

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    5
    Morgan
    2 years ago

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