Our themed cclivechat today was all about Joe Giacalone’s book “the Criminal Investigative Function.”
The book is an excellent read as a whole but certainly offers the clarity to be read subject by subject.
Each chapter is tailored to handle a part of the criminal investigation. Each step within each chapter is clearly described with acronyms to help new investigators memorize the main elements and their order. For example “the investigator attempts to establish the elements of a suspect through the closest person in their lives: MOM (e.g. Means Opportunity Motive.)”
The book is a great source of information for students who are thinking about a career in law enforcement.
Joe answered questions, gave insight into the acronyms used, and spoke about anything Twitterers asked. His book is available on Amazon and if you like it, leave Joe a review there.
He also posted his speaking schedule (read “tour dates”) and disclosed that his favourite acronym was “crime scene.” Do you know what it stands for? Check page 38! The book is selling so well that a second edition is in the making.
Joe also explained that marketing his work was much harder than writing the book … and then it happened! Somehow we got from marketing to bite marks. Yes, that’s right, bite marks! Measuring, wet and dry swaps, DNA free fluids, and of course, bit mark photography with and without a ruler.
We also touched on promoting cold cases and all on board who have a blog will check their blogrolls to make sure we all link to each other. Make sure you click on the links on your blogroll to make sure the links get picked up by SEO.
The overview of the scheduled themed chats is on DCC’s homepage. The verbatim text is below.
Cheers!
Vidocq_CC | It is noon and this themed #cclivechat has @coldcasesquad in the spotlights! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:59:50 |
Vidocq_CC | Joe wrote an excellent text book called the criminal investigative function and I give it three tumbs up! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:00:17 |
Vidocq_CC | My review of Joe's book is here: https://www.defrostingcoldcases.com/book-reviews/giacalones-criminal-investigative-function #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:00:43 |
ColdCaseSquad | Hi @Vidocq_CC how are you my friend-thanks for the invite #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:00:52 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad Doing very well, will update you later by email or phone? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:01:29 |
ColdCaseSquad | I have been doing a lot of talks recently and have the schedule on http://joegwrites.com #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:01:57 |
LilacLounge | MT @Vidocq_CC: Joe wrote an excellent text book called the criminal investigative function and I give it three thumbs up! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:02:15 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad You teach and have seen your share of textbooks that do not engage students. What is their reaction to your book? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:02:26 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: I have been doing a lot of talks recently and have the schedule on http://joegwrites.com #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:02:45 |
Vidocq_CC | @Vidocq_CC Hi Sue! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:02:56 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Vidocq_CC the book has been a big hit for the students and #LE as well #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:03:21 |
LilacLounge | @Vidocq_CC Hi Vidster, Hi @ColdCaseSquad. Ready for interrogation... I mean book chat? 😉 #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:04:27 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @LilacLounge: @Vidocq_CC Hi Vidster, Hi @ColdCaseSquad. Ready for interrogation... I mean book chat? 😉 #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:04:47 |
ColdCaseSquad | Hi Sue - thanks for the plug 😉 http://amzn.to/hXDCjA #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:05:06 |
WyndhamForensic | RT @Vidocq_CC: Three minutes to go, folks, for #cclivechat where @coldcasesquad tells all about his book "the criminal investigative function." #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:05:15 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad How did the students respond to your use of acronyms? Like MOM? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:05:21 |
ColdCaseSquad | I just did an interrogation course with the wonderful writers of @NYSINC #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:05:33 |
ColdCaseSquad | Hi @WyndhamForensic #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:05:59 |
Vidocq_CC | @WyndhamForensic Hi there, glad you could make it! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:06:03 |
LilacLounge | @ColdCaseSquad You're welcome. It's well deserved and an enjoyable read for me so far 🙂 #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:06:17 |
ColdCaseSquad | Thanks Sue-the book has been selling well-it made the Amazon best seller list on both print & #Kindle http://amzn.to/hXDCjA #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:08:09 |
Vidocq_CC | new followers: the stream of tweets coming in is from #cclivechat. This week's centre of attention: @coldcasesquad and his book. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:09:05 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad Congrats, hope my little review on DCC helped as well. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:09:39 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad What did the students think of the use of acronyms? Did it help them study? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:11:54 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Vidocq_CC your review has been most helpful #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:12:12 |
ColdCaseSquad | The use of acronyms by the #police is how we all were taught #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:13:12 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad Did you invent any new ones for the book? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:13:54 |
LilacLounge | @Vidocq_CC @ColdCaseSquad I am loving the use of acronyms. The CI Tip Sheets are also very useful for study. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:14:42 |
ColdCaseSquad | Those were all my inventions-I spent more time thinking up acronyms than actually writing the book #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:14:55 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad LOL, that's good to know! Vintage Joe! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:15:37 |
ColdCaseSquad | If you ask most cops they were taught with acronyms and every thing they do is an acronym #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:15:43 |
Vidocq_CC | @LilacLounge @ColdCaseSquad Agreed re tip sheet #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:16:03 |
ColdCaseSquad | My favorite acronym was CRIME SCENE - I spent hours doing that one #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:16:29 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: My favorite acronym was CRIME SCENE - I spent hours doing that one #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:16:57 |
ColdCaseSquad | Sales of the Criminal Investigative Function are doing so well that I am already putting together the 2nd Edition #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:17:05 |
Vidocq_CC | The acronym "crime scene" is on page 38 #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:17:51 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad Fantastic! Anything new to add there? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:18:20 |
ColdCaseSquad | I have also been asked recently to do some #writing consulting work, but I don't have enough hours in the day! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:18:21 |
msashton_writer | RT @Vidocq_CC: new followers: the stream of tweets coming in is from #cclivechat. This week's centre of attention: @coldcasesquad and his book. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:18:47 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad There are never enough hours in the day if you do something you love! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:19:28 |
ColdCaseSquad | Hi @msashton_writer thanks for the RT how have you been? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:19:52 |
Vidocq_CC | @Evie_G_L Hi there! I am in #cclivechat, lemme know if you want to ask @coldcasesquad something about his book, ok? | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:20:15 |
Vidocq_CC | Just the headsup that @Evie_G_L is online now and if she has a Q for Joe I will copy&paste since her acct is private. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:20:57 |
Vidocq_CC | @msashton_writer Hi there, long time no tweet! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:21:14 |
ColdCaseSquad | The hardest part was not writing The Criminal Investigative Function but marketing it-ask any #writer http://amzn.to/hXDCjA #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:21:28 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad I believe you, promoting yourself is something you have to be comfortable with. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:22:42 |
msashton_writer | RT @ColdCaseSquad: The hardest part was not writing The Criminal Investigative Function but marketing it-ask any #writer http://amzn.to/hXDCjA #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:22:50 |
Vidocq_CC | @msashton_writer You agree with that? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:23:13 |
ColdCaseSquad | The only training I had-if that is what you call it-was a college course on marketing in 1987 #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:23:33 |
LilacLounge | @Vidocq_CC @ColdCaseSquad Agreed re promoting yourself. I'm just finding out how hard it really is and I don't have a book! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:24:12 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad LOL, are you going to follow more marketing courses? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:24:33 |
ColdCaseSquad | Well one thing is for sure Sue-I will help you when you do write a book! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:24:55 |
Vidocq_CC | @LilacLounge @ColdCaseSquad My tech man constantly tells me that promoting is hard so I have not tried other than Twitter. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:25:24 |
msashton_writer | @Vidocq_CC Hello! Yes it has been a while. Trying to catch up 🙂 #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:25:29 |
ColdCaseSquad | No not quite @Vidocq_CC I am finished going to school-forever-unless I'm still teaching of course #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:25:39 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad @lilaclounge And if you do write a book, I'll be glad to review on DCC! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:25:49 |
LilacLounge | @ColdCaseSquad Thanks! 🙂 I'm sticking to blogs and promoting my business right now. Maybe a book in the future... #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:26:33 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad Tells us what happened after the book came out. Did the phone rang of the hook? Press in front of the door? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:26:50 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Evie_G_L LooseLeaf Law was the 2nd publisher I shopped the book to http://amzn.to/hXDCjA #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:26:56 |
GavWard | @Vidocq_CC @ColdCaseSquad Plus mindmaps? PS my #sm acronym: Social Media Attracting Relevant Traffic (SMART) #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:27:16 |
CarlySegal | @ColdCaseSquad - I'm curious, know of any cases that have been solved w/the help of social media? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:27:21 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: @Evie_G_L LooseLeaf Law was the 2nd publisher I shopped the book to http://amzn.to/hXDCjA #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:27:34 |
kevinrtipple | RT @Vidocq_CC: RT @ColdCaseSquad: My favorite acronym was CRIME SCENE - I spent hours doing that one #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:27:34 |
Vidocq_CC | @GavWard Hi Gavin! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:28:16 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Vidocq_CC the doorbell only rings for famous #authors but the press likes to talk with me #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:28:17 |
Vidocq_CC | @CarlySegal Welcome, Carly! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:28:26 |
Vidocq_CC | @kevinrtipple Thanks and Hi, Kevin! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:28:37 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad How do you handle the press when they go where you don't want to go? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:29:02 |
LilacLounge | @ColdCaseSquad I just jumped forward to the section on Rape. When would photography of e.g. bite marks happen? During med exam? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:29:09 |
ColdCaseSquad | @CarlySegal there has been no evidence that social media has solved a case-however its real value is keeping it relevant w/cops #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:29:16 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @GavWard: @Vidocq_CC @ColdCaseSquad Plus mindmaps? PS my #sm acronym: Social Media Attracting Relevant Traffic (SMART) #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:29:39 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad @CarlySegal no evidence social media has solved a case-however its real value is keeping it relevant w/cops #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:30:22 |
ColdCaseSquad | The photos of bite mark evidence will happen immediately 1) no ruler 2) with a ruler and then the area will be swabbed for #DNA #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:30:27 |
LilacLounge | @ColdCaseSquad @CarlySegal I've read recent reports of social media helping solve lesser offences - robbery of laptops etc. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:30:31 |
iowacoldcases | Sorry - forgot to add the #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:30:58 |
Vidocq_CC | @iowacoldcases Hi Jody! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:31:29 |
ColdCaseSquad | @CarleySegal @LilacLounge it is only a matter of time before there is a great success story #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:31:33 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Iowacoldcases great to see you again! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:31:55 |
Vidocq_CC | @iowacoldcases No problem, how are you? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:32:13 |
iowacoldcases | @Vidocq_CC Sorry I've missed the last few sessions. Was really looking forward to today's discussion. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:32:17 |
dedekeene | RT @ColdCaseSquad: Well one thing is for sure Sue-I will help you when you do write a book! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:32:24 |
LilacLounge | @ColdCaseSquad @CarleySegal Agreed, and if we keep up all our hard work, maybe we'll have an involvement. That would be awesome! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:32:51 |
ColdCaseSquad | @LilacLounge how do you swab bite marks in the UK? Distilled H2O? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:32:51 |
Vidocq_CC | @iowacoldcases You can read all recaps on DCC here: https://www.defrostingcoldcases.com/category/coldcaselivechatontwitter #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:32:59 |
ColdCaseSquad | Hi @dedekeene good to see you here on #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:33:07 |
Vidocq_CC | @dedekeene Hi Dede! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:33:12 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: @LilacLounge how do you swab bite marks in the UK? Distilled H2O? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:33:27 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Vidocq_CC has a great resource at https://defrostingcoldcases.com #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:33:52 |
LilacLounge | @ColdCaseSquad Double swabbing technique, one wet & one dry swab, is standard practice, plus control swab from a nearby area. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:34:00 |
HALO_7 | @Vidocq_CC I wish LA had #cclivechat back when I was working cases...totally Interesting... Thanks | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:34:32 |
ColdCaseSquad | @LilacLounge I'm glad to see we do the same on this side of the pond 😉 #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:34:49 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: @Vidocq_CC has a great resource at https://defrostingcoldcases.com - I so agree! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:35:18 |
LilacLounge | @ColdCaseSquad & yes re H2O, but we refer to microbiological grade H2O - ensures it's also DNA free! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:35:25 |
ColdCaseSquad | Hi @Halo_7 glad to see you, where did you work? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:35:30 |
Vidocq_CC | @HALO_7 Hi there! How are you? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:35:39 |
iowacoldcases | @CarlySegal @ColdCaseSquad Combining social media w/ news reports at least gets some files opened up and DNA submitted. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:35:47 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @LilacLounge: @ColdCaseSquad & yes re H2O, but we refer to microbiological grade H2O - ensures its also DNA free! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:36:16 |
ColdCaseSquad | @LilacLounge I have to check on the water we use, but I am sure it is #DNA free-excellent point! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:36:36 |
Vidocq_CC | @iowacoldcases @CarlySegal @ColdCaseSquad Agreed, and us blogging about the cold cases gets them renewed media exposure. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:36:47 |
msashton_writer | @ColdCaseSquad Joe, where you able to write the book without interruption? How long did it take you 2 complete it? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:37:01 |
LilacLounge | @ColdCaseSquad mentioned photography b'cause, with DNA evidence, means that the forensic scientist can address biting activity #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:37:22 |
iowacoldcases | @ColdCaseSquad Sorry if you've already covered this, but was wondering if you've got a new book out. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:37:37 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Msashton_writer I wrote the book in about 6 months-picking my moments when time allotted-determination was all I had #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:38:20 |
HALO_7 | @ColdCaseSquad worked LAPD "CRASH" Street Gangs for 4-5 years #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:38:26 |
Vidocq_CC | @LilacLounge Good point but I also learned that forensic odontology can make mistakes re animal bites v human bite marks #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:38:41 |
ColdCaseSquad | @IowaColdCases the Criminal Investigative Function http://amzn.to/hXDCjA #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:38:52 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Halo_7 great to know another invaluable source! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:39:15 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @HALO_7: @ColdCaseSquad worked LAPD "CRASH" Street Gangs for 4-5 years #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:39:16 |
Vidocq_CC | @HALO_7 If you ever want to guest blog about it, just let me know! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:39:46 |
ColdCaseSquad | I invite anyone to a guest blog on http://coldcasesquad.com it is a great way to market you and your #writing #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:41:14 |
LilacLounge | @Vidocq_CC Agreed. But in absence of mark comparison: Presence of bite mark + matching DNA supports biting v suspect's version! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:41:15 |
IamHellgirl | "@ColdCaseSquad: If you ask most cops they were taught with acronyms and every thing they do is an acronym #cclivechat" SNAFU | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:41:22 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: I invite anyone to a guest blog on http://coldcasesquad.com it is a great way to market you and your #writing #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:41:40 |
Vidocq_CC | @LilacLounge Correct #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:42:20 |
LilacLounge | In other words, presence of a bite mark + matching DNA means we address the activity of biting & not just the source of the DNA. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:42:33 |
Vidocq_CC | @IamHellgirl Hi there and welcome! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:42:36 |
ColdCaseSquad | Hi @IamHellgirl SNAFU I think is originally a military acronym adopted by #LE can someone verify? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:42:39 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @LilacLounge presence of a bite mark + matching DNA means we address the activity of biting & not just the source of the DNA. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:43:09 |
LilacLounge | RT @ColdCaseSquad: I invite anyone to a guest blog on http://coldcasesquad.com it is a great way to market you and your #writing #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:43:21 |
iowacoldcases | @Vidocq_CC @ColdCaseSquad I'd also like to invite anyone to a guest blog on http://iowacoldcases.org. Even if the case isn't … #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:43:42 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad Yes, WWII: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNAFU #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:44:04 |
IamHellgirl | "@ColdCaseSquad: Hi @IamHellgirl SNAFU I think is originally a military acronym adopted by #LE can someone verify? #cclivechat"picky picky | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:44:17 |
ColdCaseSquad | RT @iowacoldcases: @Vidocq_CC @ColdCaseSquad Id also like to invite anyone to a guest blog on http://iowacoldcases.org. Even if #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:44:20 |
iowacoldcases | Even if your case/subject isn't from IA, there are still plenty of topics. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:44:26 |
Vidocq_CC | @iowacoldcases Thanks, Jody. It also means collaboration to get the cold cases out there and that's what we all stand for. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:44:51 |
ColdCaseSquad | Guest blogging is a way to spread the word on cold cases and keep them in the media-I tweet directly to major news agencies #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:46:31 |
msashton_writer | RT @Vidocq_CC: @iowacoldcases Thanks, Jody. It also means collaboration to get the cold cases out there and that's what we all stand for. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:47:36 |
ColdCaseSquad | I have learned a lot about #bookmarketing on my own and would help any #writer that asked-first stops @thecreativepenn -terrific #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:47:37 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad The problem w/major news agencies is to get them to tweet back to you or refer to your blog. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:47:47 |
LilacLounge | @Evie_G_L Thanks for the RTs! I can't see them in Tweetchat, but Twitter has told me via email 😉 #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:48:29 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Vidoc_CC you are right but all of their followers see the message and pick up on it #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:48:56 |
iowacoldcases | @Vidocq_CC Exactly. Anyone could write about cases outside Iowa, of course, which would provide fresh blood for the blog. Baaad. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:48:57 |
HALO_7 | @Vidocq_CC@Vidocq_CC Well i kinda thought that SNAFU was an older term now replaced by FUBAR #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:49:03 |
ColdCaseSquad | Hi @Evie_G_L yes,when I wrote it I never thought I would tap into the #writer #author market-what a fantastic bonus #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:50:24 |
HALO_7 | @Vidocq_CC Well i kinda thought that SNAFU was an older term now replaced by FUBAR #cclivechat sorry | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:51:30 |
Vidocq_CC | Re marketing: if we all place each other on our blogrolls we also promote each other, make sure you click on each link. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:52:05 |
iowacoldcases | @ColdCaseSquad Nancy and I have been discussing co-writing a book featuring some of Iowa's cases. We thought about Univ. of Iowa #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:52:15 |
ColdCaseSquad | When the Criminal Investigative Function hit the #Amazon best seller lists http://amzn.to/hXDCjA I nearly fainted #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:52:23 |
Vidocq_CC | You can have links on your blogroll but if you never click on them they do not get activated for SEO! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:52:54 |
iowacoldcases | …thought about Univ. of Iowa Pub., but are also exploring going the Kindle route. Both of us are already published authors. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:52:55 |
LilacLounge | RT @Vidocq_CC: ...if we all place each other on our blogrolls we also promote each other, make sure you click on each link. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:53:04 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad When the Criminal Investigative Function hit #Amazon best seller lists http://amzn.to/hXDCjA I nearly fainted #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:53:24 |
ColdCaseSquad | @iowacoldcases a great idea-stick with a small press initially-your best bet to get traditionally published if that is the goal #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:53:36 |
Vidocq_CC | @LilacLounge Not everyone knows that, tech man explained that to me. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:54:03 |
ColdCaseSquad | RT @LilacLounge: RT @Vidocq_CC if we all place each other on our blogrolls we also promote, make sure you click on each link. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:54:20 |
LilacLounge | @Vidocq_CC is it true that comments on blogs contribute to SEO too? Sure I've read that somewhere... #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:55:02 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad RT @LilacLounge if we all place each other on our blogrolls we also promote, make sure you click on each link. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:55:27 |
iowacoldcases | @ColdCaseSquad @LilacLounge @Vidocq_CC Will add the others' links to our blogroll after we finish up here. DCC is already on. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:55:35 |
Vidocq_CC | @LilacLounge I think so but will ask tech man #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:55:51 |
ColdCaseSquad | @LilacLounge yes posting comments leave a trail of electronic popcorn to you #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:56:08 |
Vidocq_CC | @iowacoldcases And Iowa Cold Cases is on DCC's blogroll! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:56:23 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: @LilacLounge yes posting comments leave a trail of electronic popcorn to you #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:56:39 |
ColdCaseSquad | I have both @Vidocq_CC and @iowacoldcases on my blogroll am I missing anyone? check and get back to me http://coldcasesquad.com #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:57:33 |
Vidocq_CC | Any questions for Joe? Now is the time to ask @coldcasesquad! Really, anything!!! (no cop bashing allowed, Vidster is watching!) #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:57:40 |
LilacLounge | @ColdCaseSquad That's a great metaphor - "Electronic Popcorn" Love it! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:57:56 |
iowacoldcases | @Vidocq_CC I admit I'm still a bit stumped with the sidebar in WordPress. I've got the widgets but want diff content on dif pgs. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:58:05 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Vidocq_CC funny #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:58:24 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad DCC's link gets cut off, can you leave out the dot com? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:58:46 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Iowacoldcases sorry I can't help you with Wordpress I use Blogger which is Joe proof #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:59:17 |
Vidocq_CC | @iowacoldcases Wanna talk to my tech man? He's WP expert, tweaks WP themes, widgets and plugins to suit the customer's needs! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:59:35 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: @Iowacoldcases sorry I cant help you with Wordpress I use Blogger which is Joe proof #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:59:46 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad LOL, Joe proof! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:00:09 |
iowacoldcases | @ColdCaseSquad LOL - that question actually went to the Vidster but showed up after he asked for questions. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:00:26 |
Vidocq_CC | Vidster's tech man, the to-go guy for all your WordPress needs: http://troisj.com/ #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:00:52 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Vidocq_CC has taught me #Skype #Twitter #Tweetchat and to stop drooling on myself #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:01:00 |
LilacLounge | @ColdCaseSquad I don't think you've said why you wrote it. Did someone suggest a need for a decent text written in this style? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:01:12 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: @Vidocq_CC has taught me #Skype #Twitter #Tweetchat and to stop drooling on myself #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:01:25 |
iowacoldcases | @Vidocq_CC Thanks! I've been using WP awhile now, but still more things I'd like to do with it. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:01:50 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad Stop it, LOL! No, ROFLMAO!!! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:01:55 |
ColdCaseSquad | @LilacLounge I wrote the book because many of the texts on CI were written by academics-I wanted a practioner's guide #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:02:17 |
Vidocq_CC | @iowacoldcases Jacques is easy to talk to and has tons of patience! He works with me which means you must have tons of patience! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:03:03 |
ColdCaseSquad | @LilacLounge plus it is an affordable textbook at $26 instead of the usual $90 bucks USC probably a lot more in #Euros 😉 #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:03:15 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad @LilacLounge I wrote the book because many CI texts were written by academics-I wanted a practioners guide #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:03:44 |
LilacLounge | @ColdCaseSquad So you spotted a niche in the market! Great thinking, and what a fantastic result. I suspect many cops thank you! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:04:31 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad @LilacLounge plus its affordable textbook at $26 instead of the usual $90 bucks USC prob a lot more in #Euros #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:04:32 |
ColdCaseSquad | If anyone has a question after the chat feel free to email me ColdCaseSquad at Gmail #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:04:51 |
iowacoldcases | @ColdCaseSquad @LilacLounge It's been a long time since I could even *find* a textbook under $90. Whew! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:04:52 |
Vidocq_CC | We are going into overtime. I have time, what about you, Joe? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:05:11 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: If anyone has a question after the chat feel free to email me ColdCaseSquad at Gmail #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:05:25 |
ColdCaseSquad | @iowacoldcases @LilacLounge marketing 101 do it better and cheaper than everyone else http://amzn.to/hXDCjA #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:05:46 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: @iowacoldcases @LilacLounge marketing 101: do it better and cheaper than everyone else http://amzn.to/hXDCjA #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:06:24 |
iowacoldcases | RT @ColdCaseSquad: @iowacoldcases @LilacLounge marketing 101 do it better and cheaper than everyone else http://amzn.to/hXDCjA #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:06:35 |
Vidocq_CC | @HALO_7 But it is still a great read. You can leave Joe a review there as well w/any suggestions #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:07:02 |
HALO_7 | @Vidocq_CC Well I bought the book thru Amazon, and I 'm not doing cases anymore...Go Figure!! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:07:35 |
Vidocq_CC | @coldcasesquad Any tips for those who feel they have a book in them but never sat down to write? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:08:02 |
ColdCaseSquad | @Halo_7 thanks! Yes, if anyone has it please leave a review on http://amzn.to/hXDCjA thanks #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:08:12 |
ColdCaseSquad | Be persistent and determined to find the time to write it-its not going to write itself and hell I did it anyone can seriously #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:09:05 |
Vidocq_CC | Our next themed chat is about the Black Dahlia. Read and be prepared to report according to your area of expertise. tbc #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:09:48 |
iowacoldcases | @Vidocq_CC @coldcasesquad How 'bout "seat of the pants to seat of the chair?" Old one! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:09:57 |
Vidocq_CC | We need to practice joint reporting on a known cold case before we tackle some of the requests on my desk. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:10:28 |
LilacLounge | RT @Vidocq_CC: ..next themed chat is about the Black Dahlia. Read and be prepared to report according to your area of expertise. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:10:46 |
ColdCaseSquad | There is an Internet Blog Radio on #BlackDahlia see @policeofficer #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:10:51 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad: There is an Internet Blog Radio on #BlackDahlia see @policeofficer #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:11:15 |
Vidocq_CC | We have the themed chat schedule on DCC's homepage so check there for dates and subjects. All Fridays noon-1pm EST. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:11:55 |
ColdCaseSquad | I will tune into the radio show of @policeofficer he is having a guest that has info on the real killer #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:11:58 |
Vidocq_CC | During Sept 2 chat, we need to schedule the rest of 2011: weekly, fortnight, monthly? #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:12:23 |
iowacoldcases | RT @ColdCaseSquad: I will tune into the radio show of @policeofficer he is having a guest that has info on the real killer #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:12:58 |
ColdCaseSquad | Thanks for all of the plugs on the Criminal Investigative Function http://amzn.to/hXDCjA Gotta run now thanks @Vidocq_CC #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:13:49 |
Vidocq_CC | Does anyone know what social medium Det Steve Hodel uses? His theory is that his dad killed Elizabeth Short. #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:14:13 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @ColdCaseSquad Thanks for the plugs re Criminal Investigative Function http://amzn.to/hXDCjA Gotta run now thanks @Vidocq_CC #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:14:36 |
Vidocq_CC | @ColdCaseSquad Welcome, my friend. Let's talk this weekend! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:14:54 |
LilacLounge | I have to dash off too. Thanks for a great chat everyone! Tweet you later 🙂 #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:15:00 |
Vidocq_CC | Our star has left the building! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:15:17 |
Vidocq_CC | @LilacLounge Thanks, Sue! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:15:25 |
Vidocq_CC | Folks, signing off as well. Recap on DCC later today. Pls keep posting about cold cases. Who knows who reads it! Take care, all! #cclivechat | Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:16:08 |