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ATWJE - Frank Elizondo - Critical Thinking Bug
July 15, 2024 15:18 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBEpisode: 00221 Released on July 15, 2024 Description: If you're interested in the intelligence analysis profession, then this is the episode for you! Frank Elizondo, a retired veteran with almost four decades of experience, shares how intelligence analysis has evolved over his career and what institutional knowledge he'd like to pass on to the next generation of analysts. Frank emphasizes the need for analysts to go beyond the quantitative data and use their critical thinking skills to devel...
ATWJE - Matthew Douglas - Power of the Pen
July 08, 2024 12:04 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBEpisode: 00220 Released on July 8, 2024 Description: In this episode, Matthew Douglas shares how he built rapport with officers and instilled trust and confidence in analytics. Matthew started his career as an intern and worked his way up to a supervisory position. Matthew shares a couple of badge stories related to DDACTS and a STAR report where he optimized data for strategic planning that helped reduced traffic accidents and improved public safety. Matthew is a champion for data and uses ...
CT&CA - Episode 3- Training and Harry Potter
July 03, 2024 11:40 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBEpisode 3. We fired Chris! We introduce Kassie Langdon as a special guest host. We talk about our best and worst training experiences and declare what Harry Potter house the Sorting Hat sent us too. Colin Whittington stops by to discuss his new book "Beyond the Thin Blue Line." https://whittingtonbooks.com/beyond-the-thin-blue-line Website: https://www.bdeanalyticsllc.com/cocktailsandcrimeanalysis
ATWJE - Before You Leap - Think and Then Think Again
July 01, 2024 11:53 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBEpisode: 00219 Released on July 1, 2024 Description: Randy Stickley joins Jason for the first of many regular deep dives into critical thinking and biases. Before you leap, think and then think again. In this episode, Randy and Jason preview this monthly recurring segment and suggest analysts get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Get to know more about Randy by listening to his episode on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-randy-stickley-the-self-promote...
ATWJE - Operation GI - Ban on the Bandidos
July 01, 2024 11:49 - 17 minutes - 10.6 MBEpisode: 00218 Released on July 1, 2024 Description: Dr. Bel Pedroza joins Jason for the first of regular deep dives into open source gang intelligence. The new show, Operation GI, will review and react to articles on gang information. In this episode, Bel and Jason preview this monthly show and talk about the Danish government banning the Bandidos Motorcycle Club. Get to know more about Bel by listening to his episode on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje...
ATWJE - Anisa Bano - Love of Numbers
June 24, 2024 11:52 - 56 minutes - 31.7 MBEpisode: 00217 Released on June 24, 2024 Description: In this episode, Anisa Bano shares her journey coming to the United States, learning a new language, and pursuing a career in law enforcement analysis. Anisa shares her story about attending an analysis academy and how she used what she learned on the job almost immediately. Anisa’s badge story involves a burglary series that was happening across jurisdictional lines and involved the Coast Guard. Anisa’s innate abilities to connect and bu...
ATWJE - Kassie Langdon - Leaning into Data
June 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBEpisode: 00216 Released on June 17, 2024 Description: Kassie Langdon joins us this week to share her journey from records to patrol to crime analysis. Kassie shares how her experience as an officer helps her create actionable and effective products as she knows how officers think and what they're looking for. Her badge story involves a child endangerment investigation she worked on with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit. Kassie gives insight into her reasons for the transition...
ATWJE - Nancy Valenti - Making the Comeback
June 10, 2024 11:42 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBEpisode: 00215 Released on June 10, 2024 Description: Crime analysis is a competitive field that requires patience and persistence. In this episode, Nancy Valenti shares how it took her almost nine years to land the official “crime analyst” title, but she has already been doing the job during her colorful career prior to it. Nancy began her law enforcement career in dispatch, then transitioned to litigation support before studying cybersecurity which she transitioned into later. Nancy discus...
ATWJE - 4th Anniversary Special Episode
June 03, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBEpisode: 00214 Released on June 3, 2024 Description: Another year, another 52 episodes to promote the law enforcement analysis profession. In this special anniversary episode, Mindy Duong and Jason talk about hiring, a common theme of the podcast over the past year. Included in this discussion is a review of guests’ advice and four current law enforcement job announcements. This episode also contains an update on the Easter Egg challenge that has been ongoing for over two years now! From all...
ATWJE - Emily Dorscher - The Superstar Analyst
May 27, 2024 14:51 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBEpisode: 00213 Released on May 27, 2024 Description: In this week's episode, Emily Dorsher shares her analyst journey from the Pacific Northwest. Emily talks about her Master’s degree and research position that influenced her analyst career at Everett PD. Emily’s badge story is different from most; she developed an app that collects vital data on homeless encampments. Emily also talks about hiring from the perspective of sitting on hiring boards and recently going through the hiring process ...
CT&CA - IALEIA Conference, Best Sci-Fi Movie, 4th Amendment, & Microsoft Access
May 23, 2024 11:33 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBEpisode 2. In this episode, the guys recap IALEIA and discuss the 4th amendment is not for sale act. Christopher Bruce stops by to discuss Microsoft Access- is it a zombie database software that simply won't die or the one crime analysis tool to rule them all? Also, what is the greatest Sci-Fi Movie? 4th Amendment is not for Sale Act https://fop.net/2024/04/fop-urges-senate-to-reject-the-fourth-amendment-is-not-for-sale-act/ Microsoft Access https://yc.prosetech.com/microsoft-access-the-z...
ATWJE - Dr. Nathan Meehan - The Empire Builder
May 20, 2024 11:48 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBEpisode: 00212 Released on May 20, 2024 Description: Description: In this week's thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nathan Meehan discusses the intricate details of what it means to be an effective analyst and what we can do now to create a strong foundation to set the next generation of analysts for success. He also provides insights into why he chose to pursue his doctorate degree, and how it contributed to his career aspirations. His badge stories pertain to a burglary investigation he assist...
IACA News - May 2024
May 14, 2024 12:05 - 27 minutes - 14.9 MBLEAPODCASTS presents Annie Mitchell with the latest International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) News. Annie is the Vice President of Administration for the IACA. 00:01:26 2024 Conference Information https://www.iaca.net/conference CORRECTION: Graduate students get student rate for IACA Conference Registration. 00:09:22 Membership 00:11:42 Regional Association Committee https://www.iaca.net/groups-and-associations 00:15:58 Mentorship https://www.iaca.net/analyst-mentoring-prog...
ATWJE - Damien Williams - Another Initiative?
May 13, 2024 11:57 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBEpisode: 00211 Released on May 13, 2024 Description: We kick off this week with a thought-provoking episode with Damien Williams! In this episode, Jason and Damien discuss the use of CompStat in modern policing and the pros and cons of its variants. Damien’s badge story pertains to a hit-and-run incident he helped investigate that landed the offender over a decade of prison time and the victim, while alive, an unfortunate life-changing event. Damien encourages aspiring analysts to invest in ...
IALEIA News - May 2024
May 08, 2024 11:54 - 12 minutes - 7.65 MBLEAPODCASTS presents Alexander Gulde with the latest International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) News. Alexander attended the IALEIA conference in New Orleans, and we discuss the new VP, 20 years of FIAT, best of this year's conference, and next year's conference. Name Drops: Phil Powell, Sam Steiner, David McClocklin, Lynn McCloskey For administrative questions, please email Lynn McCloskey, IALEIA Administrator at [email protected] https://ialeia.org/
ATWJE - Brittany Mason - Playing Analyst
May 06, 2024 11:55 - 54 minutes - 33.2 MBEpisode: 00210 Released on May 6, 2024 Description: Official title or not, tech-savvy SQL developer, Brittany Mason proves you can be an effective analyst without being called one on paper. In this episode, Brittany shares a serial rapist case that she assisted on and how she used her tech and puzzle-solving skills to do so. Brittany is currently working on a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) case that originated from a gang robbing the affluent of their watches. Brittany...
CT&CA - Conference Fails and COMPSTAT Turns 30
May 01, 2024 11:17 - 2 hours - 138 MBEpisode 1. The guys critique conference agendas and share their own biggest conference presentation fails. Team New Orleans or Team Vegas, which side are you on? Deb Piehl stops by to discuss lessons learned from 30 years of COMPSTAT. This is the audio version of the show. If you want to view video version, please go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_Lk0zwiur-M96XN3YlzTQ. Website: https://www.bdeanalyticsllc.com/cocktailsandcrimeanalysis
ATWJE - Shannon Kail - Intercontinental Pizza Party
April 29, 2024 12:05 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBEpisode: 00209 Released on April 29, 2024 Description: Shannon Kail joins us this week with three exciting analyst badge stories related to a carjacking spree, a homicide, and a gun-related crime as well as discussing resources for social network analysis (SNA) and NIBIN. Shannon also shares her experience in the courtroom and how jail calls helped convict the carjacking suspect who was attempting to plea insanity. Shannon details her career journey at the local level and how she had the opp...
CT&CA: Launch of Cocktails & Crime Analysis
April 24, 2024 12:20 - 49 seconds - 737 KBNEW CHANNEL & SHOW!!! Episode 1 of Cocktails & Crime Analysis is now available. Find show at https://www.bdeanalyticsllc.com/cocktailsandcrimeanalysis Episode 1 The guys critique conference agendas and share their own biggest conference presentation fails. Team New Orleans or Team Vegas, which side are you on? Deb Piehl stops by to discuss lessons learned from 30 years of COMPSTAT.
ATWJE - Christopher Bruno - We Do Talk About Bruno
April 22, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 36.1 MBEpisode: 00208 Released on April 22, 2024 Description: Here at Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, we do talk about Bruno – Christopher Bruno, that is. In this episode, Chris shares his career journey from an officer to private investigator to crime analyst for both New York Police Department (NYPD) and currently the Delray Beach Police Department. Chris discusses the transferable skills between these positions, his thoughts on CompStat and working for a decentralized crime analysis unit, and how...
ATWJE - Cody Gabbard - The Call From Portland
April 15, 2024 11:27 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBEpisode: 00207 Released on April 15, 2024 Description: What’s the secret to becoming a better writer? Be a good reader! In this episode our guest not only enjoys reading and writing but takes his role serving the public interest to heart. Cody Gabbard joins us from the best coast (his words) to discuss the skills he developed in the private sector and how he applies them now as a Crime Data Analyst. Cody discusses using dashboards, automation, and leveraging data to enable data transparency....
ATWJE - Elisabeth Saffell Buccola - Proving Yourself
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBEpisode: 00206 Released on April 8, 2024 Description: The final person on Charley Giberti’s “Analyst of the Future” list to finally be interviewed on our podcast: Elisabeth Buccola! In this episode, Elisabeth shares her thoughts on the analyst hiring process, communication obstacles, cell phone analysis software, and the IACA mentoring program. Elisabeth has had the opportunity to work in five different departments including the Chicago Crime Commission where she worked on the Gang Book in 2...
Forensic OSINT Web Capture Software with Ritu Gill
April 03, 2024 12:01 - 24 minutes - 14.7 MBReleased on April 3, 2024 Description: Jason welcomes back Ritu Gill to the podcast to discuss a new web-capturing software she co-founded. Forensic OSINT is a Chrome extension that helps law enforcement capture and organize essential moments of OSINT research. The software produces documentation that includes hashes, capture dates, and time-stamped frames, and it can even capture video from YouTube, TikTok, and X (Twitter). Please consider helping out a fellow analyst with her start-up com...
ATWJE - Nicholas Butler - Laughing at the Defense
April 01, 2024 12:06 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBEpisode: 00205 Released on April 1, 2024 Description: Tech wiz turned crime analyst – Nicholas Butler uses his natural curiosity, innate problem-solving skills, and years of technical skills (formal and self-taught) to investigate and apprehend criminals. In this episode, Nicholas shares his decision to pursue a double major during undergrad and his subsequent graduate degree in applied criminology. Nicholas’s badge stories involve the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) and a homicide i...
2024 IACA Call for Presentations with Danielle Martell
March 27, 2024 14:16 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBReleased on March 27, 2024 Description: Danielle Martell and Julie Romano are the Speaker Coordinators for the IACA Conference Committee. Danielle joins Jason to discuss the IACA conference speaker selection process (going on now!). The goal is to remove some of the mystique around the process and to give listeners tips and tricks on a successful presentation application. The deadline for presentation applications is at 12:59 PM Pacific time on Sunday, April 28th. Applicants will be notified...
ATWJE - Cynthia Peterman - Living the Analyst Dream
March 25, 2024 12:03 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBEpisode: 00204 Released on March 25, 2024 Description: In this episode, Cynthia Peterman shares how she helped expand the intelligence analysis landscape in Ohio so the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) personnel didn’t have to travel for hours to assist in investigations for a few hours then drive back – now they have satellite sites that communicate and assist one another with cases. Cynthia transitioned from BCI to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to their narcotics division ...
ATWJE - Amanda Wiggins - The Difference Maker
March 18, 2024 12:02 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBEpisode: 00203 Released on March 18, 2024 Description: There are transferable skills in every industry – you just have to know how to frame it. In this episode, Amanda Wiggins explains how she transferred her skills as an accountant to a financial investigator to a fraud analyst supervisor to a senior intelligence analyst. Amanda's meticulous attention to detail and tenacity helped her review thousands of financial records to identify fraudulent transactions and activities. Amanda explains h...
ATWJE - Anthony Bush - Jail Calls Rock
March 11, 2024 11:59 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBEpisode: 00202 Released on March 11, 2024 Description: In this episode, Anthony Bush shares how he went from civilian analytics to the US Air Force and then back to civilian analytics in another part of the country. Anthony specializes in imagery and social network analysis and shares how he used jail calls and a gang database to help piece together a case (badge story). This is a case he initiated, and it is so good that the FBI stole it. Anthony's myriad of experiences make him a well-roun...
ATWJE - Emily Blackburn - Two Screen Diva
March 04, 2024 12:35 - 58 minutes - 34.1 MBEpisode: 00201 Released on March 4, 2024 Description: In this episode, Emily Blackburn discusses her process with CompStat then walks us through how she help create the prototype of what was to become a gun/ballistic database for her agency. Emily's badge story pertains to her use of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to help solve an investigation, and what the best practices are to enter in useful data that will help get matches (spoilers: add the ballistic info,...
2024 IACA Mentor Update with Mike Jackson
February 28, 2024 12:56 - 34 minutes - 20 MB2024 IACA Mentor Update with Mike Jackson Released on February 28, 2024 Description: Mike Jackson, chair of IACA’s Analyst Mentoring Program (AMP), joins Jason to discuss the history and what’s new with the mentoring program. Mike is actively recruiting mentors and searching for AMP’s slogan. Visit https://www.iaca.net/analyst-mentoring-program-amp- for more information or email [email protected] with questions or suggestions. Have a story to share as either a mentor or mentee? Email us a...
ATWJE - Kurt Smith - Man Ahead of His Time
February 26, 2024 13:15 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBEpisode: 00200 Released on February 26, 2024 Description: Welcome to our 200th episode! In this corner, we got a guy who knows how to get a TKO (technical knockout) with his TKO (tackle known offenders) program: Kurt Smith! And in this corner, you know him, you love him, your host, Jason Elder! [ding ding] Thank you everyone for all your support and we hope you enjoy this exciting episode. In this episode, Kurt Smith discusses his transition from the military to a sworn officer to a crime...
ATWJE - Mandy Krueger - Learned Probably By Failure
February 19, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBEpisode: 00199 Released on February 19, 2024 Description: In this episode, Mandy Krueger shares the unique crimes in her jurisdiction as she moved from one state to another, and how she navigated into the profession after graduation. Mandy's badge story involves a homicide case where she played a pivotal role in identifying the suspect. She gives her perspective on working at a Real Time Crime Centers, working from home, and organizing large cases. Mandy is currently an analyst with the Ogde...
Patrick Baldwin - Snake Bit by Technology
February 12, 2024 12:50 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBEpisode: 00198 Released on February 12, 2024 Description: Get into the ACTION of crime analysis and learn about the MAGIC that happens behind the scenes. In this episode, Patrick Baldwin shares how he helped make Sin City a safer place through his efforts in task forces and counterterrorism initiatives. Jason and Patrick discuss the benefits and gripes about COMPSTAT and how automated dashboards simply cannot replace a living, critically-thinking analyst. Patrick brings his Chicago-born wit ...
ATWJE - Mandy Calley, Go Gators
February 05, 2024 13:14 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBEpisode: 00197 Released on February 5, 2024 Description: College Football plays such a significant role for this week’s guest that it even plays into interviewing crime analyst applicants. Mandy Calley joins us to discuss rebooting a crime analysis unit, the importance of teamwork, and how proud she is of her analysts. Mandy’s badge story is on how her unit assisted in identifying a small detail involving a murder suspect that helped in a big way. Mandy is the Crime Analysis Unit and Uniform...
ATWJE - Amanda Schenk - The Successful Applicant
January 29, 2024 13:07 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBEpisode: 00196 Released on January 29, 2024 Description: Law enforcement is a family business for Amanda Schenk and her family, and luck would have it that her dad worked with some great analysts that made it easier for him to support her when she said she didn’t want to be an officer. Amanda took time to build out her resume and experience, gaining a multitude of experience around analytics before applying to analyst positions and being a successful applicant. Amanda provides tips for those...
ATWJE - Erika Wiles - Venture Forth and Appreciate
January 22, 2024 12:46 - 1 hour - 36 MBEpisode: 00195 Released on January 22, 2024 Description: In this episode, Erika Wiles shares her experience moving across the country to pursue a career in law enforcement analysis, and how a supervisor encouraged and mentored her to be the type of analyst and supervisor she is today. Erika’s badge story involves an ankle bracelet and a homicide in a neighboring jurisdiction with her having the opportunity to testify. Erika provides her perspective on what makes an applicant stand out during...
ATWJE - Alexander Gulde - Analyst Work is Police Work
January 15, 2024 12:08 - 1 hour - 36 MBEpisode: 00194 Released on January 15, 2024 Description: Learning doesn't stop after your degree, or even your second or third. In this episode, Alexander (Alex) Gulde shares his academic journey and how he ultimately decided on law enforcement analytics as his chosen profession after many years of working in policy research and writing which had a myriad of transferable skills. For example, Alex loves reading and writing, which was helpful in his role in policy and management analysis, and...
ATWJE - Heather Fairburn - The Fire Within
January 08, 2024 12:47 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBEpisode: 00193 Released on January 8, 2024 Description: Heather Fairburn has a fire burning within her to help make the world a better place through her power as a law enforcement analyst. In this episode, Heather shares how her myriad of experiences through internships and analytical positions have helped shape her into a more well-rounded analyst, and what aspiring analysts should focus on to get the most out of any experience they come by. Heather’s badge story involves her meticulous not...
ATWJE - Jan Mondale - Inquiring Minds
January 01, 2024 13:45 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBEpisode: 00192 Released on January 1, 2024 Description: Happy new year! We kick off this year with an exciting episode with Jan Mondale, and let’s just say, don’t underestimate a librarian as having an inquisitive mind creates a strong foundation for intelligence analysts. In this episode, Jan shares her ventures in the military, a fusion center, and being recruited by the CIA after her retirement due to her background in library science. Jan is an avid reader, being familiar with a variety ...
ATWJE - 2023 End of Year Episode with Jason & Mindy
December 25, 2023 13:39 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBEpisode: 00191 Released on December 25, 2023 Description: Cheers to another wonderful, story-filled year! In this episode, Jason and Mindy share their annual thoughts on this past year with an emphasis on a regularly asked question on the podcast: what should you invest in today that will make you a valuable asset tomorrow? Jason and Mindy discuss the different feedback given throughout the year on this topic as well as the changes in the field in the past couple of decades, and what additio...
2024 CCAA Conference Overview
December 20, 2023 13:22 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBReleased on December 20, 2023 Description: In this episode, Amanda Bruner and Caleb Meyers talk about the upcoming Carolina Crime Analysis Association Conference in Charleston, SC February 27 - March 1, 2024. Unique to this conference are 4-hour masterclasses in Microsoft Office, OSINT, and ArcGIS Pro as well as a student poster session. Amanda and Caleb review all this conference has to offer including networking opportunities with social hour, a private comedy show, and a ghost tour. Th...
Neil Hubbert - Guiding Decision Makers
December 18, 2023 12:47 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBEpisode: 00190 Released on December 18, 2023 Description: Neil Hubbert always knew he wanted to have a career in law enforcement – it was like continuing the family business! Neil started out his career working various positions within Booz Allen Hamilton, a government contractor, notably as a diagnostic analyst and an intelligence analyst where he worked with a myriad of law enforcement agencies with their respective investigations. As part of his job, communication was key as he needed to ...
2023 IACA Training Update 2023 Kyle Stoker
December 13, 2023 13:13 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBReleased on December 13, 2023 Description: Kyle Stoker, IACA Training Committee Chair, reviews the training offered by the IACA as well as what’s new for IACA training in 2024. Email [email protected] with questions and comments. CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at [email protected] about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting! Name Drops: ...
ATWJE - Kevin Armstrong - Cartography is Cool
December 11, 2023 12:46 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBEpisode: 00189 Released on December 11, 2023 Description: Some work friends just become lifetime friends as Kevin Armstrong and Jason talk about their 20+ years of friendship back when they (and Joe Ryan) worked at the Baltimore HIDTA along with their early 20s antics and shenanigans, including a parking lot race and oil change frenzy. Kevin is a mapping guru, using the power of where to help investigate and close multiple cases throughout his tenure at HIDTA. Kevin and Jason share their tho...
ATWJE - Doris Cohen - Mother Knows Best
December 04, 2023 12:49 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBEpisode: 00188 Released on December 4, 2023 Description: Doris credits her mother for steering her into the direction of law enforcement analysis. In this episode, Doris shares how she gained the trust of officers in different agencies, the cases solved due to effective communication, and how neighboring jurisdictions can vary with their policing culture (Palo Alto vs East Palo Alto). Doris also shares her appreciation for Steve Gottlieb’s Crime analysis: From first report to final arrest b...
ATWJE - Kevin Mitchell - The IT Specialist
November 27, 2023 12:40 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBEpisode: 00187 Released on November 27, 2023 Description: In this episode, Kevin Mitchell shares how he leverages technology (e.g., a drone, smartwatch, etc.) to investigate a homicide and kidnapping case (two separate analyst badge stories), and his experience working at a real-time crime center (RTCC). Kevin started his career out as an IT and Security Officer; he highlights how he transferred into a local police department position, and discusses the learning curve during the transition ...
ATWJE - Michelle Belongie - Access Junkie
November 20, 2023 12:32 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBEpisode: 00186 Released on November 20, 2023 Description: Michelle Belongie joins us this week with a throwback to how the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Analysts Network (WILEAN) started and how crime analysis has evolved over the past 25+ years. Michelle shares an ordinance that was implemented to hold landlords accountable for the crimes and disturbances that occur at their property in order to reduce those respective activities; the extra level of responsibility (or rather, fines) prompted la...
ATWJE - Svetlana Gubin - The Power of Math
November 13, 2023 12:41 - 1 hour - 66 MBEpisode: 00185 Released on November 13, 2023 Description: Svetlana Gubin didn’t let a language barrier stop her from breaking into the law enforcement analysis industry, and is now currently teaching other analysts how to effectively present data through the power of, well, Power BI. Svetlana shares how she capitalized on her advanced mathematical skills to secure a position as a crime analyst, and why she preferred her transition to a business analyst for the Oakland Police Department. Whil...
ATWJE - Steve Bennett - The Counter Drug Cliffhanger
November 06, 2023 12:34 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBEpisode: 00184 Released on November 7, 2023 Description: Steve Bennett joins us this week to share how he turned a sailor’s report card into a thriving analytical career. Steve explains his involvement in the Ohio Army National Guard’s counter drug program and how he ended up finding black tar heroin in a Xerox machine. Steve and Jason discuss threat assessments and security theater. With a passion for training, Steve also breaks down essential skills analysts should have and what training c...
ATWJE - Nikki (“Nichole”) North - Real Time Crime Analyst
October 30, 2023 11:13 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBEpisode: 00183 Released on October 30, 2023 Description: Nikki North joins us this week to share how she utilized her forensics investigations degree in her law enforcement career, and how she transitioned from a dispatcher to a crime analyst to the current real time crime center (RTCC) supervisor. Nikki spearheaded the creation of her agency’s RTCC, and has presented to multiple entities, including the IACA Annual Training Conference, on how other agencies can create their own. Nikki’s badg...