The Graveyard Shift Blog
Since 2008, Lee Lofland has written over 2000 articles on his blog, The Graveyard Shift. Topics such as police procedure, forensics, criminal behavior, and what it’s like to be a cop has helped countless numbers of popular and aspiring writers.
His life’s mission – to remind writers that cordite is dead and gone. Just say no to cordite in your books!
DUI/DWI: How Cops Spot Drunk Drivers
The driver who turns up a fifth of Jack Black while singing Sweet Home Alabama at the top of his little redneck lungs is obviously driving while under the influence of alcohol. But what about the driver who chugs only three or four…
Bounty Hunter/Author Yvonne Mason: Bringing ‘Em In Dead Or Alive
Yvonne Mason is the eldest of five children, Yvonne was born May 17, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia. Raised in East Point, Georgia, she moved to Jackson County, Ga. until 2006 then moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida where she currently makes her home.
Yvonne…
Weekend Road Trip: Maui and Molokai
Once again, author Terry Odell has been kind enough to allow us to tag along with her on one of her exciting trips. This week she takes us to Maui and Molokai. Enjoy the view.
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Friday’s Heroes: Remembering Those Who Served
Deputy Shane Tate
Grundy County Tennessee Sheriffs Office
Deputy Tate, a three year veteran, was shot and killed on June 5, 2008 as he and a reserve officer were attempting to serve a probation warrant. The suspect wounded the…
Lividity and Rigor Mortis: Determining The Time Of Death
Determining The Time of Death
When the heart stops beating, gravity pulls blood to the lowest point in the body. Blood pooling in those low areas stain the surrounding tissue giving the appearance of bruising. This staining of tissue is called…
Lori L. Lake: Outfitting Your Crooks – And Yourself
Lori L. Lake is the author of Snow Moon Rising, a novel of survival set during World War II, which received a 2007 Golden Crown Literary Award as well as the 2007 Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award. She is the creator of the “Gun”…
Stephen D. Rogers: The Outsider On The Inside
Stephen D. Rogers is a published writer of fantasy, horror, literary, mystery, personal essays, romance, and science fiction. A participant in the Fairfield University Writer's Institute of 1989, the Bread Loaf conference of 1994, and Robert…
Weekend Road Trip
I'm currently on an actual road trip to the Midwest conducting research for a new book. I hope to back in the office Saturday afternoon and, if all goes as planned, I'll post the real Weekend Road Trip photos at that time.
Enjoy your we…
Friday’s Heroes: Killed In The Line Of Duty
Seargent Leslie (Les) Wilmont - Kiefer, Oklahoma Police Department
Sergeant Wilmont, a 30 year veteran and former police chief, was killed when his patrol car struck a tractor trailer.
Deputy Sheriff Michael Sean Thomas - Bibb County,…
Sheila Lowe: Can Handwriting Reveal a Serial Killer?
Sheila Lowe is a forensic handwriting expert with more forty years of experience in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and is the author of several published books including Handwriting of the Famous…
Author T. Lynn Ocean: Stopping Power
Unsure of what she wanted to be after college, T. Lynn explored various careers including commercial tread rubber sales and retail management. For one summer, her job was to scare people at a haunted house, but that was a long time…
Lori L. Lake: Part 2 – Guns, Guns, Guns: Outfitting Your Sleuth(s)
Lori L. Lake is the author of Snow Moon Rising, a novel of survival set during World War II, which received a 2007 Golden Crown Literary Award as well as the 2007 Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award. She is the creator of the “Gun”…
Memorial Day
"We’ll never forget you gave your all
That others can be free
You paid the ultimate earthly price
Immortal you will ever be."
Susan Helene Kramer
*Tomorrow - Part 2 of Guns, Guns, Guns with Lori L. Lake
Weekend Road Trip: Twin Falls, Washington
The hike up to the twin falls is a journey into another dimension. Towering evergreens and thick brush surround the entrance to the trail. Civilization is soon a million miles away. No cars, no ringing cell phones. The only sound is…
Friday’s Heroes: Above and Beyond The Call of Duty
5-21-08 Joliet, Illinois Police Officer Richard Trafton received his department's highest award this week, the prestigious Murrin Medal, as well as other Heroism and Lifesaving Awards. Officer Trafton saved the life of fellow police…
Court Security Officers
The responsibility of protecting county courtrooms, judges, jury members, court employees, witnesses, and all citizens who attend court hearings and trials, falls on the shoulders of the county sheriff. The sheriff is also responsible…
Surveillance Vans
Have you ever wondered how detectives capture those really cool, real-time, incriminating photos, videos, and audio recordings of criminals? It seems as if the cops are mere inches away when the bad guys are committing their crimes.…
Author Lori L. Lake: Guns, Guns, Guns
Lori L. Lake is the author of Snow Moon Rising, a novel of survival set during World War II, which received a 2007 Golden Crown Literary Award as well as the 2007 Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award. She is the creator of the “Gun”…