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Episode: 00153 Released on April 3, 2023Description: Karie Nordland sets the record for youngest person to network with a law enforcement professional on our show at ~12 years old (seventh grade), and another record for identifying a subject via social media that it became a fun past-time at her agency. In this episode, Karie discusses how she knew she wanted to be in the law enforcement field at an early age, and the classes and internships she partook in to achieve her goals – now she’s spewing crime analysis all over the place! Karie does a class on using social media as a (powerful) tool to assist in investigations; Karie breaks down the main lessons of her class, but we definitely recommend attending it whenever she presents it! Karie’s badge story involves a female-led and driven investigation that promoted solidarity and stood against misogyny using all available resources to bring the perpetrator to justice. Karie is currently a Crime Analyst II for the Lakewood (CO) Police Department.
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 leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Albert Mesa (00:04:08), Matt White (00:04:48), Jennifer Price (00:08:24), Danelle DiGiosio (00:46:00)
Public Service Announcements:  Matt Zacharewicz (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-matt-zacharewicz-the-proactive-analyst/)Shawna Gibson (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-shawna-gibson-the-what-now-analyst/) Related Links: Plessas Experts Network: https://plessas.net/ SMART Policing Grant: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/awards/2014-wy-bx-0001 FInal Report: https://www.smart-policing.com/sites/default/files/FINAL_REPORT_TOLEDO.pdf https://www.toledopolice.com/https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Police  
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA
Vendor(s) Mentioned: 
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karie-nordland-ab6a3020/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wvf92n/KarieNordland_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher: 
Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
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Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com  
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00:00:17 – Introducing Karie00:07:20 – Internships00:19:30 – Smart Grant:  Prolific Offenders 00:25:10 – Research Studies & Analysis00:31:04 – Break:  Matt Zacharewicz & Shawna Gibson  00:36:01 – ABS:  Serial Rapist00:49:52 – Open Source Advice01:02:17 – Personal Interest:  Marathoner01:06:32 – Words to the World 

Episode: 00152 Released on March 27, 2023Description: In this compelling episode, Allison Davids shares a traumatic story, and honestly, you do this job long enough, and you’ll likely rack up quite a few of your own. Allison gives us an overview of the event, how she and her department handled it, and how she’s coping with it now. Allison’s badge story involves a gun investigation workingwith multiple federal agents, and giving a presentation to then-Attorney General, William Barr. Allison is currently a criminal intelligence analyst for the Hamilton County (OH) Sheriff’s Office. 
As mentioned, you do this job long enough, and you’re bound to have a few traumatic “war stories,” to share. If you’re comfortable and willing, we’d love to hear yours. Your story, just like Allison’s, will let other analysts know that they aren’t alone, and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel after a traumatic event on the job. If interested, please send a voice clip of your story to leapodcasts@gmail.com. If you would rather stay anonymous, you can send us a transcript to read verbatim on your behalf. Thank you for your support and engagement on such an important and impactful topic within the law enforcement analytical community!
This segment also features our “S%#* You Hear in the Office”, do you have a crazy story to share? Email us at LEAPodcasts@gmail.com.Callers:Amanda Bruner (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-amanda-bruner-finding-your-purpose/)   Jason Wilkins (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jason-wilkins-the-purpose-driven-analyst/)   Andrew Huellemeier (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-andrew-huellemeier-for-country-for-family/)    Sabrina Potts (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-sabrina-potts-kill-them-with-kindness/)   Jaime Argueta (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jaime-argueta-journey-to-analysis/)  
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 leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Dr. John Eck (00:52:52)
Public Service Announcements:  Mindy Duong (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/mindy-duong-%e2%80%93-the-organized-analyst/) Mary Craige (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-mary-craige-the-marketing-expert/) Angela Backer-Hines (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/angela-backer-hines-the-certified-expert/) Metre Lewis (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/metre-lewis-the-lone-wolf/) Related Links: https://www.hcso.org/, https://www.indy.gov/agency/indianapolis-metropolitan-police-department  Association(s) Mentioned: 
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-davids/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vhtcbq/AllisonDavids_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher: 
Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
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Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/sY7GuU1FHdc  
00:00:17 – Introducing Allison00:11:05 – Crime Gun Intelligence Center00:18:04 – Break:  Mindy Duong & Mary Craige00:19:31 – Jail Calls00:21:49 – ABS:  1 Gun, Many Shootings 00:30:21 – Sheriff’s Office00:34:56 – PTSD & Mental Health00:49:40 – Break:  Angela Backer-Hines & Metre Lewis00:50:42 – Master’s Degree00:54:17 – “S%#* You Hear in the Office”01:04:44 – Words to the World 

Episode: 0029 Title:  Risk Terrain Modelling- Dr. Joel Caplan teaches us everything we need to know Release Date:  23rd of March 2023 Podcast Writer: Paige Keningale Theme Song: Wolf Moon- Unicorn Heads. Voice overs: Dr Susanne Knabe-nicol aka the Police Science Dr
Podcast Email: podcasts@acia.org.uk 
Podcast Webpage: https://www.acia.org.uk/Podcasts ,  https://www.leapodcasts.com/ 
Podcast Social Media: Twitter: ACIA_org,  LinkedIn: Association of Crime and Intelligence Analysts (UK). 
Bio: 
Joel Caplan helps cities and towns prevent crime and improve community policing. He helps them make data-informed decisions about policies and programs that enhance public safety. Dr. Caplan is a Professor at Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) and serves as Director of the SCJ Master’s Program and Director of the Rutgers Center on Public Security (RCPS). He specializes in GIS mapping and crime pattern analysis, and co-developed Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM), a spatial diagnostic technique that connects environmental features to crime locations. RTM helps people develop the best strategies for crime deterrence and prevention. 
Dr. Caplan has professional experience as a police officer, 9-1-1 dispatcher and emergency medical technician. His research on communities, crime and policing empowers multiple stakeholders with evidence to maximize resources and create safer and more secure environments. Dr. Caplan has published over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and two books, “Risk-Based Policing: Evidence-Based Crime Prevention with Big Data and Spatial Analytics” (2018) and “Risk Terrain Modeling: Crime Prevention and Risk Reduction” (2016). He earned his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania (2008) and is also a proud alumnus of Rutgers University (2004).
 

Episode: 00151 Released on March 20, 2023Description: Right place, right time, and right computer skills. In this episode, Jennifer Hill shares how she got her first analyst role by volunteering with a local police department that happened to have a position opened while she was there. Jennifer explains how a partnership between the police department and fire department works, leading into her badge story about arson and false reporting. Her work on this case won an award for best product with the Arizona Association of Crime Analysts (AACA). Her jurisdiction also recently hosted the Super Bowl, and Jennifer outlines her role as an analyst for special events. Jennifer is currently a Management Assignment II / Criminal Intelligence Analyst for the City of Phoenix. 
This episode also features the call-in segment, Favorite First Jobs. Got one to share? Contact us at leapodcasts@gmail.com. Bevery Lewis (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-beverly-lewis-the-cost-effective-analyst/) 
Shawna Gibson (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-shawna-gibson-the-what-now-analyst/)
Barry Fosberg (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-barry-fosberg-the-data-czar/) 
Dawn Reeby (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dawn-reeby-the-ceo-analyst/) 
Jessica Elsmore (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jessica-elsmore-the-hustler/) 
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 leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Jessie Phillips (00:02:29), Jessica LeBlanc (00:24:03), Vanessa Brewer (00:38:40), Steve Gottlieb (00:51:04)
Public Service Announcements:Josie McNeely (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-josie-mcneely-the-analyst-you-know/) 
Rachael Songalewski (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-rachael-songalewski-leading-with-intention/) Jennifer Loper (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-loper-the-junk-drawer/) Related Links: https://www.aacaonline.org/https://www.azhidta.org/https://www.phoenix.gov/firehttps://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/02/07/dhs-teams-state-and-local-officials-secure-super-bowl-lvii Association(s) Mentioned: AACA
Vendor(s) Mentioned: 
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hill-5889b112/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qb8y4p/JenniferHill_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher: 
Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners. 
Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com  
Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com  
Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts
YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/g-rc4XtoC-E 
00:00:17 – Introducing Jennifer00:11:27 – Criminal Intelligence Analyst00:21:59 – Fire Department Analyst 00:29:22 – Arson Task Force  00:33:38 – Break:  Josie McNeely, Rachael Songalewski, & Jennifer Loper00:35:41 – ABS:  False Alarms00:45:28 – Super Bowl00:50:55 – Favorite First Jobs01:00:05 – Personal Interest: Mini Donkeys01:02:53 – Words to the World 

Episode: 00150 Released on March 13, 2023Description: This week we interview our farthest guest yet – all the way from Austria, Sam Steiner! In this episode, Friedrich "Sam" Steiner shares how his agency developed their first crime analysis unit, and how it has evolved over the decades. Sam brings us two analyst badge stories: a murder investigation involving a husband and wife, and another investigation involving GPS in vehicles and other smart technologies – have a smartwatch or refrigerator? It’s collecting data on you! If you’ve been to an IACA Conference in the past decade, you may have attended one of Sam’s presentations, or have seen his name on the Board Election ballots. Sam took a break from IACA last year to focus on building a European analyst association that currently has around 500 members! Sam is currently the Head of Crime Analysis unit in Styria, Austria and plans to continue being involved with the analyst community even in his retirement.
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 leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Jeanne Chisholm (00:04:33),Joel Caplan (00:10:19), Christopher Bruce (00:34:18) 
Public Service Announcements:Barry Fosberg (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-barry-fosberg-the-data-czar/) Matt Smith (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/matt-smith-the-gregarious-analyst/) Related Links: https://www.crime-analysts.eu/Association(s) Mentioned: IACA
Vendor(s) Mentioned: Geotime
Contact:  f.steiner@eufor.eu
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cfqeud/SamSteiner_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher: 
Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners. 
Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com 
Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com  
Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/rnCYmV8vrUI 
00:00:17 – Introducing Sam00:09:34 – Risk Terrain Modeling00:21:06 – ABS:  Phone WIFI Solves Murder00:25:37 – Break: Barry Fosberg & Matt Smith00:26:33 – ABS:  Car GPS & Trafficking00:32:26 – IACA00:41:20 – Creating the EACA00:55:40 – Personal Interest: Judo00:58:17 – Words to the World

Episode: 00149 Released on March 6, 2023Description: In this episode, Josie explains how her personal connections help her achieve her professional goals along with her thoughts on the IACA and FIAT crime analysis programs, both of which also help her become a well-rounded analyst. Josie’s badge story involves a college basketball shooting where she assisted in the investigation utilizing surveillance videos when she was still in recovery from a surgery. Josie gives tangible strategies and examples that her department implemented to create an efficient work environment, especially for analysts. Josie is an experienced athlete, and currently coaches high school softball on a volunteer basis while working as a full-time crime and intelligence analyst for the Salisbury (NC) Police Department. 
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 leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Shelagh Dorn (00:00:53, 00:48:51), Lori Kiker (00:04:07), Steve Whitley (00:12:07), Kathleen Gallagher/David Carter (00:49:57) 
Public Service Announcements:Rhea Gerstenkorn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/rhea-lyn-gerstenkorn-the-designated-survivor/) Kristen Lottman (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kristen-lottman-the-early-start-analyst/) Related Links: https://salisburync.gov/Government/Police https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/basketball-tournament-shooting-teens-charged-salisbury-north-carolina-police/275-c81bb884-7e87-4d9b-b757-75ee77970355 https://online.cj.msu.edu/masters-law-enforcement-intelligence-analysis https://www.ialeia.org/foundations_of_intelligence_an.php https://www.iaca.net/online-classes Association(s) Mentioned: IACA, IALEIA
Vendor(s) Mentioned: 
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josie-mcneely-blong-m-s-191a7512b/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hshst3/JosieMcNeelyBlong_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher: 
Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners. 
Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com  
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Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/i842V955a4o 
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00:00:17 – Introducing Josie00:14:49 – Starting at Salisbury00:25:53 – Neighborhood Crime Abatement Team00:27:48 – Break: Rhea Gerstenkorn & Kristen Lottman00:28:25 – ABS: College Basketball Shooting00:40:05 – Smart Policing Initiative:  Regional Crime Center00:48:19 – Master’s Degree00:53:42 – Basic Training:  IACA or IALEIA01:01:06 – Personal Interest:  Softball01:05:05 – Words to the World
 

Episode: 00148 Released on February 27, 2023Description: Realists know where they want to go, but dreamers are already there. In this episode, Renee Richardson discusses how she dreamt about being a crime analyst, and how she made it happen. Nowadays she helps others achieve their dreams through her continual work as a trainer, consultant, and mentor. Renee’s badge story pertains to the Granddad Bandit, a serial bank robber who hit 25 banks in 13 states. Renee broke down how investigations and analytics were done compared to today, and how information sharing among surrounding agencies was still as crucial in solving crimes back then as it is today. Renee is currently retired, but continues to give back to the profession through her leadership consulting work.
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 leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Euniqueca Reed/Truc Do (00:15:06), Joyce Salmon (00:30:38)
Public Service Announcements:Dawn Reeby (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dawn-reeby-the-ceo-analyst/) Jesica Elsmore (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jessica-elsmore-the-hustler/) Related Links: https://www.waff.com/story/14626373/granddad-bandit-sentenced-to-25-years-for-robbing-25-banks-in-14-states/ www.4directionsconsulting.com
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-richardson-4-directions-consulting-llc/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/43du8v/ReneeRichardson_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher: 
Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners. 
Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com  
Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com  
Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/CikbKBhrv3c 
 
00:00:17 – Introducing Renee00:13:20 – Clerk Typist in Crime Analyst Unit00:21:29 – Finally Becoming an Analyst00:28:39 – Break: Dawn Reeby & Jessica Elsmore00:29:49 – ABS: Granddad Bandit00:43:00 – Supervisor Role00:51:57 – Leadership00:59:55 – Private Sector01:02:10 – Personal Interest: Native American Heritage01:07:43 – Words to the World

Episode: 0026 Title:  Everything you always wanted to know about missing persons but were afraid to ask Release Date:  23rd of February 
Podcast Writer: Paige Keningale 
Theme Song: Wolf Moon- Unicorn Heads. 
Voice overs: Dr Susanne Knabe-nicol aka the Police Science Dr
Podcast Email: podcasts@acia.org.uk 
Podcast Webpage: https://www.acia.org.uk/Podcasts ,  https://www.leapodcasts.com/ 
Podcast Social Media: Twitter: ACIA_org,  LinkedIn: Association of Crime and Intelligence Analysts (UK). 
My name is Tanja Conway-Grim. I work in a variety of roles across the NHS, with police services and charities, especially in the field of autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, co-production, missing people, and suicide prevention. I sit on various strategic autism boards. I am a qualified trainer, a mentor for a clinical leadership programme for doctors as well as for The Girls Network. As a specialist coach I support neurodivergent people in the workplace. I am the Neurodiversity Lead for the charity Locate International.
I have an HND (Dist) in Animal Science, BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, and an MRes in Forensic Investigation. Developing training is one of the aspects I enjoy most in my work. I am on the autistic spectrum & have ADHD, and I have lived experience of going missing and growing up in care. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my flock of rare breed, primitive sheep, and my many plants.
During 36 years with the Police and then at CEOP and the National Crime Agency as the Manager for Missing and Abducted Children, Charlie Hedges has amassed a wealth of practical and theoretical experience, nationally and internationally and was also responsible for writing national guidance for the UK Police on missing persons and search procedures.
Since 2015 he has operated independently as Charlie Hedges Advisory, continuing to work in the UK and other countries. His focus is on finding new and better ways to safeguard children and adults, then sharing and implementing the solutions. This has led to the creation of the Missing Persons Information Hub (MPIH), providing a link to all aspects of missing persons. 

Episode: 00147 Released on February 20, 2023Description: The law enforcement (analysis) field is ever-changing with new technology advancement, best practices, and theories on criminal behavior, so it is pertinent that agencies prioritize training for their analysts, and for analysts to advocate for themselves when it comes to training. In this episode, Anthony D’Abruzzo (side note: how would you pronounce his last name?) share how he discovered the profession as well as what he does as a training coordinator for the State of New York. Anthony’s badge story involves his development of different methods to collect and disseminate gun statistics for his agency and his professional relationship development with other professionals in the field; most notably, Deb Piehl, a prior guest on our show. Anthony and Jason go into multiple topics, including pay disparity amongst analysts across the country such as a Florida position that got a lot of traction on LinkedIn about a month ago. Anthony is currently the Crime Analysis Program Training Coordinator for the New York State (NYS) Division of Criminal Justice Services. 
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 leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Jerry Ratcliffe/Cory Haberman/Elizabeth Groff/Evan Sorg (00:15:28), Kevin Bethel (00:25:55), Deb Piehl (00:38:30)
Public Service Announcements:Eric Piza (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-eric-piza-the-researcher-at-heart-analyst/) Brian Gray (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-brian-gray-the-remarkable-analyst/) Related Links: https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ Gunstat:  https://scholarshare.temple.edu/handle/20.500.12613/3594 https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/philly-da/https://crimeanalystinresidence.com/Marathoning as Chewbacca:  https://twitter.com/andrewrush/status/861206144882282496?s=61&t=6TMjN75ICzHQq0w2XxTkOg https://archive.triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburgh-marathon-motivates-runners-for-myriad-reasons/ 
Association(s) Mentioned: 
Vendor(s) Mentioned: ESRI, I2
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-d-abruzzo-4b36375/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/atgq7d/AnthonyDAbruzzo_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher: 
Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners. 
Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com  
Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com  
Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/xlbJTKe4coQ 
00:00:17 – Introducing Anthony00:12:18 – Part of a Study00:15:45 – Training New Analysts00:27:10 – ABS:  Gunstat 00:37:29 – Break:  Eric Piza & Brian Gray00:38:10 – NY Division of CJ Services00:49:38 – Crime Analyst in Residence00:55:44 – LEA Training 01:15:01 – Personal Interest:  Marathon Runner 01:22:16 – Words to the World 

Episode: 00146 Released on February 13, 2023 Description: The law enforcement analysis profession is full of people helping other people. In this episode, Kristen (Kris) Jacoby explains how she first learned about the profession, and how our friend and former guest, Noah Fritz, helped her during her college days when he was a professor at the University of Denver. Kris discusses her experience as a research assistant and intern for the Denver Police Department (DPD), and how those experiences helped her land a job just ten days after graduation! The DPD Crime Analysis Unit unsurprisingly looked different back then compared to today, and Kris discusses the various changes that have occurred since she started, how they navigated through the pandemic, and where she thinks they are going from here. Kris is currently a crime analyst for the Denver Police Department, a position she’s held for almost 17 years. 
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 leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Noah Fritz (00:02:27), Chris Wyckoff (00:39:19), Kevin Wong (00:45:14), Stacey Belledin (00:51:49), Allison Sullivan/Amanda Clarke/Carolyn Cassidy/Albert Mesa/Ericka Jackson (00:52:55). Jonathan Sofley (00:54:49)
Public Service Announcements:Stacey Belledin (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/stacy-belledin-the-voice/)Sam Gwinn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/samantha-gwinn-–-the-advocate/) Related Links: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Police-Department Association(s) Mentioned: IACA
Vendor(s) Mentioned: Esri
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-jacoby-0308b31a/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x4qcqu/KristenJacobyTranscript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher: 
Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners. 
Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com  
Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com  
Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/bvUs-Kv2hjc 
00:00:17 – Introducing Kris00:04:28 – ESRI00:15:36 – ABS:  Car Rim Theft00:23:20 – Break:  Stacey Belledin & Sam Gwinn00:25:06 – Statistical Researcher00:34:38 – Process Improvement00:43:56 – IACA00:53:18 – Personal Interest:  Music Concerts & Wife/Kids01:01:08 –  Words to the World