ATWJE - Brittany Willis - The Outside the Box Analyst

Episode: 00052

Release Date: April 26, 2021

Description: "Creativity" may not be a word that comes to people's minds when they think crime analysis, but it definitely is a creative field -- you just have to think outside the box! In this week's episode, seasoned analyst and former theater professional, Brittany Willis, shares how she transitioned from a theater career to a law enforcement career, and how she used that creativity and artistic mindset to assist in a homicide investigation. Brittany's ability to think of creative ways to present evidence and provide information in an easy-to-understand manner to a jury helped solidify a case. Brittany gives insight on how she started her career in crime analysis, and the benefits of being a dispatcher first before transitioning into an analytical role. Brittany is currently a senior crime analyst with the Scottsdale Police Department.

Are you interested in speaking/presenting at the IACA Conference? Brittany is one of the coordinators for conference speakers and give insights on what topics people are looking for and the best way to market yourself. Tune in to hear her tips & tricks on being a successful conference speaker as well as the benefits that come with it! The "Call for Presenters" for the 2021 IACA Conference closes on April 30, 2021 at 11:59PM PST. 

Name Drops: Albert Mesa (00:11:15, 00:56:12), Sam Palmer/Renee Brookman (00:15:57), Greg Myracle (00:16:15), Bryan Hill (00:16:25), Mike Winslow/Mary Bertuccelli (00:19:18), Danielle Martell (00:41:19), Kyle Stoker (00:48:00), Julie Wartell (00:53:55)

Public Service Announcements: 
Mary Bertuccelli (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/mary-bertuccelli-the-networker/)
Matt Smith (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/matt-smith-the-gregarious-analyst/)
Angela Backer-Hines (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/angela-backer-hines-the-certified-expert/) 

Related Links: https://floorplanner.com/, https://iaca.net/conference/,  https://iaca.net/call-for-presentation-2021/ 

Association(s) Mentioned: IACA

Vendor(s) Mentioned: Esri

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-willis-17a9b2161 

Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong

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YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/6Gybf6JtX5k 

00:00:31 - Introducing Brittany
00:10:57 - 911 Dispatcher
00:17:57 - Starting at Scottsdale PD
00:21:16 - Analyst Badge Story - Fraud & Floor Plans
00:33:20 - Break - Mary Bertuccelli, Matt Smith, Angela, Backer-Hines
00:32:59 - IACA Conference
00:53:30 - Jason’s Suggestion for the Conference
00:59:06 - Certifications
01:02:23 - Favorite Training  
01:04:14 - Personal Interest - Baking
01:09:18 - Words to the World

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