Spyglass Lane: Research 101

re: Elizabeth Ludwig: "...I don't know a whole lot about police procedures, so when it comes to making sure my hero gets his facts straight, I call in the experts, namely a friendly police sergeant from Beaumont. Other resources include books, articles and websites. Word of caution: TV shows like CSI don't count, because believe it or not, you really can't rely on them for accuracy. / What about you? Care to share a few of your favorite research tips? Here a few of my favorites to get you started..."...