Raven's World: Let's Hear it for the Men and Women in Blue

Monday, June 1, 2009

Let's Hear it for the Men and Women in Blue

I just had one of the best experiences, and I want to share it with you guys. Some of the counties and municipalities here in Georgia have what they call Citizens Police Academies. It's a modified version of what police recruits go through and it's free. You get instruction on the laws governing police work from traffic law to when you have a right to use force against others. It included firearms instruction from police officers and a ridealong. I got to go to the gun range and fire a 40-caliber glock handgun and an AR-15 assault rifle. We saw a demonstration from one of the K-9 officers (Officer Bosco rocks!) and studied a simulated crime scene as if we were real CSIs.

Needless to say this gave me a lot of valuable research info for the books, since our Connie is a police detective and all. I encourage you all to take advantage of the Citizens Police Academies if one is offered near you. And I want to give a big shout out to the awesome, awesome officers of the Acworth Police Department! Y'all are the best!

6 Comments:

leslie tentler said...: Hi there! Definitely going to do this the next time it's in my neck of the woods - glad to know it was so valuable.; June 18, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Raven said...: You'll be glad you did. Thanks for posting, Leslie!; June 18, 2009 at 11:48 AM
SitS said...: That's Great! I have taken a course similar to this one and enjoyed it very much. I support the Second Amendment to the US Constitution and Georgia House Bill 89 which provides responsible Georgia residents with the Georgia Firearms License (GFL). This allows me to openly carry my firearms about 99% of the state. This is not to supersede our police, but to recognize that they cant be everywhere and the right to personal protection is provided to EVERY AMERICAN! Raven, maybe some of your characters should have a GFL? Love the series!; June 23, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Raven said...: Thanks for you comment, M! In the Savannah vampires' world, Jack and Werm and them don't need guns 'cos they've got fangs. :-) Maybe Melaphia should get an assault rifle, though.; June 24, 2009 at 6:08 AM
Deb O'Brien said...: Have just completed the Savannah Vampire Series. AWESOME to say the least. Looking forward to reading more from Jack about the OLD ONES. Will there be anymore?; June 28, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Raven said...: Thanks, Deb! Unfortunately, Ballantine didn't renew my contract, but if you sign up for the newsletter on the web site, I'll let you know when it's available from another publisher. I have a new job, though, so I can't say when it'll be finished.
Thanks for posting!; June 28, 2010 at 2:28 PM

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Raven is working on the next book, as yet untitled, in the Savannah Vampires series. The Vampire's Seduction introduced the blood-drinking socialite William Cuyler Thorne and his vampire-of-the-people sidekick, Jack McShane. The Vampire's Secret and The Vampire's Kiss (on sale December 26, 2007) continue their adventures.

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	Raven's World Monday, June 1, 2009 Let's Hear it for the Men and Women in Blue I just had one of the best experiences, and I want to share it with you guys. Some of the counties and municipalities here in Georgia have what they call Citizens Police Academies. It's a modified version of what police recruits go through and it's free. You get instruction on the laws governing police work from traffic law to when you have a right to use force against others. It included firearms instruction from police officers and a ridealong. I got to go to the gun range and fire a 40-caliber glock handgun and an AR-15 assault rifle. We saw a demonstration from one of the K-9 officers (Officer Bosco rocks!) and studied a simulated crime scene as if we were real CSIs. Needless to say this gave me a lot of valuable research info for the books, since our Connie is a police detective and all. I encourage you all to take advantage of the Citizens Police Academies if one is offered near you. And I want to give a big shout out to the awesome, awesome officers of the Acworth Police Department! Y'all are the best! posted by Raven at 6:18 AM 6 Comments: leslie tentler said... Hi there! Definitely going to do this the next time it's in my neck of the woods - glad to know it was so valuable. June 18, 2009 at 11:33 AM Raven said... You'll be glad you did. Thanks for posting, Leslie! June 18, 2009 at 11:48 AM SitS said... That's Great! I have taken a course similar to this one and enjoyed it very much. I support the Second Amendment to the US Constitution and Georgia House Bill 89 which provides responsible Georgia residents with the Georgia Firearms License (GFL). This allows me to openly carry my firearms about 99% of the state. This is not to supersede our police, but to recognize that they cant be everywhere and the right to personal protection is provided to EVERY AMERICAN! Raven, maybe some of your characters should have a GFL? Love the series! June 23, 2009 at 5:16 PM Raven said... Thanks for you comment, M! In the Savannah vampires' world, Jack and Werm and them don't need guns 'cos they've got fangs. :-) Maybe Melaphia should get an assault rifle, though. June 24, 2009 at 6:08 AM Deb O'Brien said... Have just completed the Savannah Vampire Series. AWESOME to say the least. Looking forward to reading more from Jack about the OLD ONES. Will there be anymore? June 28, 2010 at 1:33 PM Raven said... Thanks, Deb! Unfortunately, Ballantine didn't renew my contract, but if you sign up for the newsletter on the web site, I'll let you know when it's available from another publisher. I have a new job, though, so I can't say when it'll be finished. Thanks for posting! June 28, 2010 at 2:28 PM Post a Comment << Home About Me Name: Raven Location: Georgia, United States View my complete profile Welcome Raven Hart lives and writes in Georgia. She has three cats and a dog, but alas, no pet zombie. She is a former journalist and technical writer and holds a master’s degree from the University of Georgia’s Henry W. Grady school of journalism. Raven is working on the next book, as yet untitled, in the Savannah Vampires series. The Vampire's Seduction introduced the blood-drinking socialite William Cuyler Thorne and his vampire-of-the-people sidekick, Jack McShane. The Vampire's Secret and The Vampire's Kiss (on sale December 26, 2007) continue their adventures. Visit this blog for Raven’s random thoughts and musings. She is one of the closest mortal friends of a certain vampire with wavy, black hair and eyes as blue as a gaslight flame. Who knows, she might even share a few of the secrets he whispers in her ear. Buy The Vampire's Seduction from Amazon Buy The Vampire's Secret from Amazon Books Vampire's Revenge Vampire's Betrayal Vampire's Kiss Vampire's Secret Vampire's Seduction Previous Posts April Contest Winner Wishing for SpringHowdy, everybody. Hope y’all are... Valentine's Day Book SigningIf you're in the area ... Happy Super Bowl Sunday!Hello, everyone! I hope ev... HAPPY NEW YEAR!Can you believe a new year is here?... A Shout-Out to Everyone I met at Dragoncon!I want ... The Vampire’s Revenge available in JanuaryBook 5 h... The Vampire’s Betrayal On Sale Tomorrow Winter Greetings Happy New Year! Subscribe to Posts [Atom]