Reddit mentions of Police Procedure & Investigation: A Guide for Writers (Howdunit)

Got a few bucks? ( $4.45 )

"With practical information and extensive detail, former PI Fallis uses real-life scenarios to show writers how investigative professionals gather evidence, interview witnesses, determine motives and find the answers they seek."

http://www.amazon.com/Just-Facts-Maam-Investigators-Investigation/dp/089879823X

I knew most of it, but it was handy, so I would recommend.

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This one handles the police end. ( I don't have it, so can't comment )

http://www.amazon.com/Police-Procedure-Investigation-Writers-Howdunit/dp/1582974551

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There's several more in their writers series. Do a search in Amazon for : howdunit for a bunch of books on crimes/investigations for writers. It's worth it if you plan on doing a lot of writing on these topics.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=a9_sc_1/176-6365676-1784133?rh=i%3Astripbooks%2Ck%3Ahowdunit&keywords=howdunit&ie=UTF8&qid=1452719352

I'm not sure if this will help. But The International Crime Writers Association Links might offer something useful. Also the book Police Procedure & Investigation: A Guide for Writers (Howdunit)

Lee Lofland's book might be a good start for you. Police Procedure & Investigation A Guide for Writers

I haven't read it myself, but I've heard good things about Police Procedures & Investigation, perhaps that's worth a look: https://www.amazon.com/Police-Procedure-Investigation-Writers-Howdunit/dp/1582974551

There's a whole series of books like this which you might find useful. It's the real-world equivalent of most of the garbage that appears on TV and in the movies in regard to police procedures.

I got sidetracked and completely forgot to say thank you for this comment, but THANK YOU, this was really helpful. (As far as the blitz attack thing, I was assuming a physical/non-sexual assault with the intent to maim.)

(Also for non-leo/crime writer folks, I came across this book that's helpful on the basics, although like most other sources it doesn't really address the investigation procedure post-crime-scene as this helpful gentleman has done.)

They have some books on Amazon that goes in depth on police procedure if you want something deeper.

I haven't read this, but it is an example of what is out there to help you and should give you better info than reddit.

https://smile.amazon.com/Police-Procedure-Investigation-Writers-Howdunit/dp/1582974551/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536556585&sr=8-1&keywords=writing+police+procedure

Actually, the main focus of my blog (The Graveyard Shift) is for writers of mystery, thriller, suspense, and some romance. But everyone is welcome. Students use the site as a research tool, and some people are simply curious about police procedure and forensics. You're right, though, the information doesn't apply to every genre.

By the way, here's a book that might be useful. It's not the one mentioned below but it features the same and similar topics.

http://www.amazon.com/Police-Procedure-Investigation-Writers-Howdunit/dp/1582974551/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1305388238&sr=1-1

Thanks for visiting the site. I hope you find something there that's useful to your writing. Also, please let me know if I can help with research, etc.