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About The WPA

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.

This is a one of a kind event, featuring real police, fire, and EMS training at an actual police academy. Top instructors and experts!

- Ride-a-longs with police officers and deputy sheriffs.

- Jail Tours.

- Interview and Interrogation.

- Cold Case Investigations.

- Special guest speakers.

*NEW* You asked for it, you got it. Literary agents from the Sullivan Maxx Literary Agency will be on hand to take pitches!

And much, much more!

*Space for the 2012 Writers’ Police Academy is limited to the first 150 people who sign up. So please register early. These slots will go quickly. FATS training will be limited to the first 50 people who sign up. The Interview and Interrogation role-playing session with be limited as well.

Special rate for Sisters in Crime members. Join SinC now!

New details to be announced daily. Registration opens soon!

(ride-a-longs and jail tours by lottery drawing)

Event Hotel: We are currently negotiating with area hotels to get you the best rate possible for accommodations that meet our high standards. We should be in the position to sign a contract on or before March 12, 2012. Please do not book a hotel assuming it’s the official WPA hotel until we make the announcement.

Airport: Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is the preferred airport, located just minutes away from all hotels. Airport shuttles are available. As a special service to you, the Writers’ Police Academy, as always, provides transportation to and from the academy grounds.