Editors seek well-written, well-researched, well-organized, high-profile crime or criminal-justice stories. First-person writing is accepted as long as it is even-handed. A compelling presentation of the facts is the best way to get across the point you want to make. Articles vary in length from 1,500 words to 20,000 words. Pays $25 for reprints and short pieces, $50-$75 for 3,500 word pieces and $100 for longer articles.
View Submission GuidelinesHendon Publishing (magazines)
Hendon Publishing publishes different magazines geared toward police management, police supervisors, chiefs, sheriffs, and officers with duties associated with the rank of sergeant and above. The purpose is to improve police operations in the widest sense. Our publications pay by the word: $0.10 per word to officers; $0.15 per word to freelance journalists; and $0.25 per word to regular contributors. Manuscripts are to be between 1,800 and 2,400 words. Magazines include: “Law and Order,” “Police Fleet Manager,” “Public Safety IT,” and “Tactical Response” magazine.
View Submission GuidelinesLaw and Order Magazine
Law and Order is geared toward police management, police supervisors, chiefs, sheriffs, and officers with duties associated with the rank of sergeant and above. Law and Order pays by the word: $0.10 per word to officers; $0.15 per word to freelance journalists; and $0.25 per word to regular contributors; and $25 per photo. The editors are also looking for writers to cover the ongoing topics of: lap-top computers, traffic radar, police uniforms, bicycle patrol, departmental budgets, grant request writing, forensics, criminal investigations, domestic violence, etc.
View Submission GuidelinesPolice Fleet Manager Magazine
Police Fleet Manager is geared toward police management, police supervisors, chiefs, sheriffs, and officers with duties associated with the rank of sergeant and above. The editors seek writers to cover the ongoing topics of: laptop computers, traffic radar, departmental budgets, grant request writing, forensics, police uniforms, bicycle patrol, etc. Police Fleet Manager pays by the word: $0.10 per word to officers; $0.15 per word to freelance journalists; and $0.25 per word to regular contributors. Word length: 1,800-2,400 words.
View Submission GuidelinesTactical Response Magazine
Tactical Response is geared toward police management, police supervisors, chiefs, sheriffs, and officers with duties associated with the rank of sergeant and above. The editors needs writers to cover the ongoing topics of laptop computers, traffic radar, police uniforms, bicycle patrol, departmental budgets, grant request writing, forensics, criminal investigations, domestic violence, etc. Payment: 10-25 cents/word. Word length: 1,800 and 2,400 words.
View Submission GuidelinesWashington Law & Politics
Washington Law & Politics is read by those who care about, or have a stake in, the public policy debate. Readers consists of those in positions of power in media, government, politics, law and business. First-time submissions should be accompanied by a resume and sample clips. The magazine purchases first-time North American rights. Material must be original.
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