Jeffery Deaver
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Special Guest:
NYC Medical Examiner
Jonathan Hayes
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Lee Lofland
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Verna Dreisbach
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ATF Special Agent Rick McMahan
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GTCC Police Academy Instructors
Eric Holloman, Criminal Justice Department Chair - Accident Reconstruction
Susan Pons, Assoicate Professor Criminal Justice - Crime Lab (fingerprint and impression evidence)
Mike MacIntosh - Bomb and HazMat Expert
Jerry Coble, Ass't Fire Marshall for Guilford County - Arson Investigation/Basic Firefighting
Jerry Cooper - FATS Training/Taser Demo
Deputy Catherine Netter - Jail searches
Bob Walters, BLET Coordinator; Lt. Randy Shepherd; Deputy Vic Maynard - Police Equipment and Tools
Guilford County Sheriff's Department - Defensive Tactics, Handcuffing, and Arrest Techniques
Bill Lanning, Associate Professor in Criminal Justice - Criminal Psychology
Welcome to the Writers' Police Academy
September 24-26, 2010
Guilford Technical Community College And Public Safety Training Academy, Jamestown, N.C.
The Writers' Police Academy offers the most hands-on, interactive and educational experience writers can find to enhance their understanding of all aspects of law enforcement and forensics.
- Train like the pros
- Bring your writing to life
- Real police academy instructors
- Something for all genres
- Train with real police, fire, and EMS equipment
- An onsite working fire station and EMS equipment
The Writers' Police Academy is an event for writers of all genres. We already have registrants signed up who write romance, romantic suspense, horror, YA, childrens, mystery, thrillers, erotica, and poetry. The WPA is also an event for anyone who'd like to learn about police work and forensics. So don't let the name fool you. The academy is for you!
Physical fitness is not a requirement for this one of a kind event. You can do as much, or as little as you like. Either way, you WILL have fun!
Need help with registration?
Are times tough? Waiting for royalty checks? Do you need special arrangements? Contact Lee Lofland at lofland32@msn.com and we'll do everything we can to make sure you have every opportunity to attend this very unique event.
Novel Writing Contest Now Open!
Don Knotts Silver Bullet Novel Writing Contest
For details on how to win this fantastic award please click the Contests link in the header above. The judges for the contest are top literary agents and publishers.
NOTICE - You've asked us to keep the early registration fee in place until after tax refunds and royalty checks arrive. We've done just that, because we want everyone to take advantage of this one-of-a-kind training for writers! We'll post the new deadline in a few days. Please take advantage of the low fee!
The academy kicks off at noon on Friday. Also, plan for a late night on Friday.
Saturday starts with a BANG! And when we say bang, we mean it. Be prepared for non-stop action and excitement!
The event ends on Sunday at noon following a fun debriefing session.
Wear comfortable clothing for the training! Banquet attire is entirely up to you, but attire that's appropriate for an evening with your peers, local officials, and the media is encouraged.
More News
- The sensational singing group The Oak Ridge Boys have generously donated a raffle basket containing several signed items. We gladly welcome them as a WPA sponsor. Thanks, Guys!
- Please reserve your hotel rooms now! Space is very, very limited due to other large events in the area. The hotel will not bill you until check in.
- TNT's gritty police drama Southland has joined us as a sponsor, and they've donated DVD's of the show's entire first season for our raffle baskets. One DVD has been signed by the cast!
- Criminal Minds has also provided a script signed by each of the actors!
- FATS training is full.
Schedule
- Friday's schedule has been posted (as of 7-13-10). There will be a few additions as the day progresses. Schedules for Saturday and Sunday should be online by the end of the day. Please check back.
Also, we will be contacting each registrant within the next few weeks regarding FATS assignments. In order to simulate real-life scenarios, training will be conducted in groups of two, or three.
If you prefer to pick your own partner(s) please contact Lee Lofland at lofland32@msn.com. Otherwise,the academy will assign partners.
We are in the process of contacting everyone regarding FATS assignment. We appreciate your patience.
- The High Point N.C. Public library has signed on as sponsor, and the library staff has joined our planning team.
- A portion of the proceeds are going to the GTCC foundation, earmarked for the criminal justice program.
* All registrations are final. Cancellations must be submitted by 6-16-10. Absolutely no refunds after this date. No exceptions. We're sorry if this is an inconvenience, but the event has been finalized and is planned based on the number of paying attendees.
- Firearms
- FATS (Firearms Training Simulator)
- Arson investigation
- Homicide investigation
- Crime lab training in a real crime lab
- Developing prints in a fuming chamber
- Impression evidence - making molds and castings
- Fingerprinting
- Booking
- DUI Investigation
- Fire department and EMS response
- Jail and prison searches
(We have real jail cells on site) - Patrol cars
- Motorcycle
- SWAT
- Handcuffing and arrest techniques
- Defensive tactics
(learn striking techniques against live attackers) - Pepper spray
- Taser
- Autopsy
- Explosives
- High-risk traffic stops
- Building entry and searches
- Police tools and equipment
(Touch, feel, hold, see, and wear actual police equipment)
- Accident reconstruction
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Writing realistic fight scenes
- Undercover operations
- Concealed weapons
(See how the experts conceal their firearms) - Live demos by local police agencies
We are constantly adding workshops based on your requests.