Analyst Talk - Sara Lee - Gaming, Growth, and Giving Back

Episode: 00282 Released on September 1, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason sits down with Sarah Lee, Senior Crime Analyst with the Vancouver Police Department, to explore her 20-year journey in law enforcement analysis. From her early days in immigration enforcement to working on Canada’s most infamous serial killer case, Sarah shares how she navigated massive investigations, mastered complex data analysis, and helped shape modern crime analysis practices. We also discuss her transition from homicide to organized crime asset forfeiture, her passion for teaching future analysts, and her role as IALEIA’s newly elected Secretary. Along the way, Sarah reflects on career-defining moments, the evolution of technology in analysis, and why critical thinking remains the heart of the profession. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking!
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Related Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Pickton
https://www.cityofvancouver.us/departments/police/
https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-programs/graduate/masters-crime-analysis/
https://www.ialeia.org/foundations_of_intelligence_an.php
https://www.ialeia.org/board.php
Association(s) Mentioned: IALEIA
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Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-l-5865642a/
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4chcq28aajtvu6yd/SaraLee_transcript.pdf
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00:00:17 – Introducing Sara
00:08:17 – ABS: Robert Pickton
00:22:22 – Vancouver PD
00:34:07 – Break:  Havelka, Curtis, & Scavotto
00:38:56 – Organized Crime & Asset Forfeiture
00:47:59 – Teaching
01:00:19 – IALEIA Secretary & Masters
01:06:09 – Personal Interest:  Gaming
01:11:39 – Words to the World