MEET LIEUTENANT MICHAEL WILLIAMS, SPECIAL CRIMES TEAM
(Interviewer): First, I want to thank both you and Governor Marleton for making these interviews possible; for encouraging your team to speak with me.
(Lieutenant Williams): (Shifts in his chair and clears his throat.) As I hoped I made clear, any interviews my team members give is strictly up to them. I will not force any of them to speak with you, or to give interviews to any media person, unless I believe it will assist in solving a case. I made that clear with Governor Marleton as well.
(Interviewer nods vigorously) Of course. (Interviewer pauses to reorganize thoughts): You stated that questions about ongoing investigations were taboo, but I was wondering if you would care to give us an idea of the types of cases your team will be investigating?
(Lieutenant Williams gives interviewer a steady look): According to Governor Marleton’s guidelines, our team will be handling certain types of serial killings, especially if they cross jurisdictional lines, extraordinarily gruesome murders, some cases of violent rape, and a few cold cases that fall into those categories. We will also handle any cases the Governor specifically requests us to investigate.
(Interviewer): What about gang violence?
(Lieutenant Williams shakes his head slowly): At this time, Governor Marleton has not included that in the criteria she established.
(Interviewer): Tell me, Lieutenant Williams, how did you decide to become involved with the Special Crimes Team?
(Lieutenant Williams purses his lips as he gives the question some thought): Let’s just say I was encouraged by my immediate superior to take advantage of the Governor’s invitation.
(Interviewer raises eyebrows): Was that a good thing, or a bad thing?
(Lieutenant Williams’ mouth turns up slightly at the corners): Not everything falls into a good or bad dichotomy. This is especially true of police work. As a detective, I am ultimately dealing with complex human beings.
(Interviewer cocks head and studies the lieutenant for a moment): Speaking of complex human beings: what do you think of your second-in-command, Sergeant Slowater?
(Lieutenant Williams): We are working our first case together, so I really don’t have a long term acquaintance with Sergeant Slowater; however, it is my understanding that she’s a good, solid cop. I expect her to be an asset in solving the murders we are investigating.
(Interviewer): Is there any member of your team you feel might not fit into the group?
(Lieutenant Williams crosses his arms over his broad chest): EVERY member of my team is a professional, Ms. Walksfar. Our team is not a social clique. We are police officers, detectives and “fitting in,” as you put it, is irrelevant. We do our jobs.
(Interviewer holds up hands in stop gesture): Whoa! I apologize, Lieutenant. I didn’t mean to offend you or to allude that any member of your team is less than a professional. I simply meant that since they are such a diverse group from diverse backgrounds that it might be difficult to come together without any rough spots.
(Lieutenant Williams uncrosses his arms but crosses his leg over his knee): You have my answer.
(Interviewer takes sip of water): How does Dr. Irene Nelson fit into the Special Crimes Team since, as I understand it, she answers to the FBI?
(Lieutenant Williams): Dr. Nelson is a well-respected agent and behavior specialist. We did not request her assistance, but since that assistance has been offered, we are glad to accept the additional resources.
(Interviewer glances at watch): Oh, my! Looks like we have run out of time for today, Lieutenant Williams. Again, thank you for coming. I am looking forward to getting to know the members of the Special Crimes Team.
To learn more about Lieutenant Michael Williams, head of the Special Crimes Team, read Sketch of a Murder http://www.amazon.com/Sketch-Murder-Special-Crimes-Team-ebook/dp/B00KU6AIPQ
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