KN Magazine: Articles
Drop the Pen! What Every Writer Needs to Know About Real Police Work: Police Batons
In this installment of Drop the Pen!, David Lane Williams explores the history, use, and realities of police batons, offering writers an insider’s perspective on how and when these “less lethal” tools are actually deployed. Blending firsthand experience with practical guidance, the article helps writers portray law enforcement with greater accuracy and nuance.
Drop the Pen! What Every Writer Should Know About Real Police Work: Traffic Stops, Part Two
In this follow-up to last month’s article, former detective David Lane Williams takes writers deeper into the world of real police work. From the nuances of reasonable suspicion to the tactics of safe vehicle approaches, Williams explains the legal, procedural, and tactical realities behind every traffic stop—helping crime and mystery writers bring authenticity and accuracy to their fiction.
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