Analyst Talk - Zoe Chenier – The Australian Retail Crime Analyst

Episode: 00328 Released on July 20, 2026 Description:  What can U.S. analysts learn from Australia's intelligence community? Jason sits down with Zoe Chenier, Lead Senior Intelligence Analyst and President of the IALEIA Australian Chapter, to discuss her journey from discovering crime analysis by accident to becoming a leader in strategic intelligence. The conversation explores Australia's unique policing structure, analyst training, real-time crime centers, emergency management during COVID, organized retail crime, and why analysts need feedback to thrive. Zoe also shares lessons from working in both law enforcement and the private sector, along with practical advice for analysts looking to grow their careers. Whether you're new to analysis or leading an intelligence team, this episode offers valuable international perspectives on the profession. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.]
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https://www.auror.co/ 
https://ialeia.org/ialeia_australia_chapter.php
https://www.griffith.edu.au/study/criminology
https://aipio.com.au/ 
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Association(s) Mentioned: AIPIO
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Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-chenier-hinde-56543b206/, australia@ialeia.org
Transcript:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pegv3us8bvgayv25/ZoeChenier_transcript.pdf
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00:00:25 - Introducing Zoe
00:02:25 - Discovering crime analysis through an unexpected career path
00:09:00 - First analyst position, real-time crime center, and intelligence training
00:35:06 - Leading strategic intelligence during COVID and statewide emergency management|
00:44:07 - Organized retail crime and bridging retailers with law enforcement
01:05:30 - IALEIA Australia, professional development, and growing the analyst community
01:26:10 - Australia Misnomers
01:33:00 - Words to the World: Think outside the square