Analyst Talk - Erica Logan - Veterans in Analysis

Episode: 00285 Released on September 22, 2025 Description: From Army intelligence to law enforcement analysis, Erica Logan has built a career defined by discipline, adaptability, and service. She shares her transition from military all-source analyst to criminal intelligence work in California, her pivotal “analyst badge” stories, and her experiences teaching with the Defense Intelligence Agency. Erica also opens up about the challenges veterans face in the job market, her pursuit of a PhD in criminology, and her commitment to prevention, mentorship, and community safety. Congratulations to Erica on her continued impact and leadership in the field! 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking!
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Related Links:
https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/criminal-justice-and-criminology-phd/
https://future.utsa.edu/programs/certificate/intelligence-studies/
https://cce.csus.edu/crime-and-intelligence-analysis-certificate-program?
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/master-arts-history-education
https://catalog.apus.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs/bachelors/bachelor-arts-history/
https://www.cochise.edu/programs/intelligence-operations.html
https://skullgames.org/
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Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-l-67b99298/
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/spjfw76e4pzhvccn/EricaLogan_transcript.pdf
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00:00:17 – Introducing Angie
00:07:24 – Starting as an Analyst
00:10:25 – ABS:  Operation Scrapbook
00:16:53 – San Antonio
00:19:43 – Hawaii
00:29:07 – ABS:  Auto Theft Problem?
00:34:22 – Break:  Vote & Joshua Todd
00:35:21 – Washington, DC
00:41:06 – Advice for Analysts and Veterans
00:49:08 – PhD
00:56:02 – Skull Games & IACA Working Group
01:01:50 – Words to the World