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Episode: 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 provides advice for aspiring analysts to invest in data analysis and tech (e.g., automation, programming) skills for the best return on investment. Brittany is currently a Police Detective in the Gang Division at Houston 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 $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Megan Step (00:35:48), Anthony Bush (00:37:38)
Public Service Announcements:  Fred Croft (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-freddy-croft-the-key-master-as-opposed-to-gatekeeper/) Barry Fosberg (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-barry-fosberg-the-data-czar/) Shannon Kail (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-shannon-kail-intercontinental-pizza-party/) 
Related Links: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/dozens-arrested-part-houston-violent-crime-initiative https://www.shadowfalltraining.com/
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Vendor(s) Mentioned: I2, Clear, Thompson Reuters, TLO, Cellbrite
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-mason-23b461308/brittanymason@shadowfalltraining.com
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j5irvjj2ijzhm9cf/BrittanyMason_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Brittany00:11:43 – Getting Analyst Work00:20:35 – ABS: Serial Rape Case 00:28:52 – Break: Fred Croft, Barry Fosberg, & Shannon Kail 00:30:15 – ABS: Gang Robbery & RICO 00:37:51 – Sworn-Civilian Relationship 00:47:54 – Advice & Training00:51:14 – Personal Interests: Gaming00:53:35 – Words to the World

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.
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
 
 

Episode: 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 opportunity to work with fusion centers (state level) and training at the Naval Academy. Shannon transitioned her career to project management but will soon return to the law enforcement analysis profession at Richmond County Sheriff's Office (GA).  
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 $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
NEW SHOW:  Cocktails & Crime Analysis https://youtu.be/0HNvPOzetrU 
Name Drops: Stephanie Silkinger (00:02:08), Charlie Giberti (00:19:26, 00:58:34), Alex Gherke (00:27:29, 00:40:32), Amanda Bruner (00:55:18), Dawn Reeby (01:00:31),  
Public Service Announcements:  Charlie Giberti (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-charles-giberti-the-kingmaker/) Mandy Krueger (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-mandy-krueger-learned-probably-by-failure/) Related Links: Milwaukee Police Department https://city.milwaukee.gov/policeMilwaukee’s Crime Gun Intel model  https://www.policeforum.org/assets/crimegunintelligencecenter.pdfPeter Gagliardi, Crime Gun Intelligence Center Consultant https://globalinitiative.net/profile/peter-gagliardi/BJA $1 million granted to Milwaukee PD  https://crimegunintelcenters.org/bja/Dawn Reeby with Excellence in Analytics: Get the Crime analyst job  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jMX0gGebZECarnegie Mellen ORA http://www.casos.cs.cmu.edu/projects/ora/ Free readings     https://bja.ojp.gov/program/it/analysis-toolkitAssociation(s) Mentioned: IALEIA, CCAA
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-kail-5632881b7
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r7i6fkwmqjivbirr/ShannonKail_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Shannon00:02:08 – Intercontinental Pizza Party00:10:02 – Fusion Center00:15:15 – ABS:  Crime Gun Intelligence Center00:21:52 – ABS:  Drive By Solved with NIBEN00:26:44 – ABS:  Carjacking Spree 00:29:38 – Break: Charlie Giberti & Mandy Krueger00:30:36 – ABS: Social Network Analysis00:36:30 – ABS: In-House NIBEN System00:40:02 – Democratic National Convention00:47:52 – Advice From the Application Trail01:03:45 – ROI & Certifications01:07:10 – Personal Interests:  Photography01:09:15 – Words to the World

NEW 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. 
 

Episode: 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 crimes in The Big Apple compare to the beach cities of Florida. Chris’s analyst badge story involves a peculiar series where a subject was drugging people via a concoction stored in an eye drop bottle. Chris is currently a crime analyst for the Delray Beach (FL) Police Department. 
This episode contains the fan-favorite segment, Don’t Be That Analyst (#DBTA). Have a DBTA segment to share? Let us know at leapodcasts@gmail.com or leave a comment on any of our social media accounts!Jennifer Loper (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-loper-the-junk-drawer/) Annette Shapiro (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-annette-shapiro-florida-woman/) Austin Rice (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-austin-rice-the-unstale-analyst/) Alison Davis (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-allison-davids-getting-better-together/) Keri Nordland (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-karie-nordland-the-record-setter/) 
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 $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Deb Piehl (00:02:02) 
Public Service Announcements:  NEW SHOW:  Cocktails & Crime Analysis PromoRelated Links: https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/government/city-departments/communications/village-by-the-sea-magazine https://www.wpbf.com/article/women-accused-of-drugging-robbing-men-in-delray-beach/36524599 https://colormax.org/color-blind-test/ Association(s) Mentioned: 
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-bruno-5632ab12b/ 
Transcript: 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Chris00:04:45 – Private Investigator00:10:02 – NYPD Analyst00:22:07 – Delray Beach Analyst00:30:05 – Break: NEW SHOW:  Cocktails & Crime Analysis Promo00:31:00 – ABS: Drugging Rich Men 00:39:36 – Advice00:45:02 – Don’t Be That Analyst00:52:25 – Personal Interests:  Hockey00:57:18 – Words to the World

Episode: 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. Cody also shares how he applied pro golf analytics to analyze police performance. Cody works as a Crime Data Analyst for the Portland Police Bureau in Portland, Oregon.
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 $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Julie Wartell (01:03:13)
Public Service Announcements:  John Ng (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-john-ng-the-evidence-based-analyst/) Shawna Gibson (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-shawna-gibson-the-what-now-analyst/) 
Related Links: https://www.nicb.org/ https://selling-guide.fanniemae.com/sel/a3-4-03/preventing-detecting-and-reporting-mortgage-fraud https://www.portland.gov/police/open-data https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/crime-data-explorer-promo-092418.mp4/view 
Association(s) Mentioned: 
Vendor(s) Mentioned: i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Tableau
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-gabbard-a43a454/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bjhnrz2ggsfpkq4d/CodyGabbard_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher: 
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00:00:17 – Introducing Cody00:03:44 – ATF Internship00:08:38 – Private Sector00:11:46 – Colorado Discovery00:19:07 – Portland Police Bureau00:33:26 – Break:  John Ng & Shawna Gibson00:34:39 – Automation00:42:47 – Strategic Analysis00:52:06 – Working From Home00:33:26 – Break:  John Ng & Shawna Gibson00:57:44 – Advice01:00:44 – Personal Interests:  Beer Judge & Rot Food01:06:12 – Words to the World

Episode: 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 2018. Elisabeth shares two badge stories related to homicide investigations that demonstrate her expertise established over her 10-year career. Elisabeth is currently a public safety intelligence analyst for the Ohio Department of Public Safety. 
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 $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Cindy Peterman (00:01:19), Dr. David Olson (00:03:35), Charles Giberti (00:53:34)
Public Service Announcements:  Amanda Wiggins(https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-amanda-wiggins-the-difference-maker/ )Charles Giberti (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-charles-giberti-the-kingmaker/ )
Related Links: https://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Crime-Commission-Gang-Book/dp/0692951911 https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/1781/Police https://go.tiffin.edu/masters-programs/master-science-criminal-justice/forensic-psychology/https://www.naperville.il.us/services/naperville-police-department/ https://onic.ohio.gov/ https://risk.lexisnexis.com/products/accurint-trax https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/2024-iaca-mentor-update-with-mike-jackson/ 
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA
Vendor(s) Mentioned: Geotime, ESRI, LexisNexis
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-0b8842174/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zmtr5w/ElisabethBuccola_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher: 
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00:00:17 – Introducing Elisabeth00:05:08 – Chicago Crime Commission Gang Book00:13:28 – Murfreesboro PD00:23:44 – Naperville PD 00:35:11 – Break:  Amanda Wiggins & Charles Giberti00:36:09 – ABS:  Homicide & Cell Phones00:45:23 – ONIC00:53:34 – Advice:  Communication & Cell Phone Analysis Software01:12:44 – Personal Interests:  Reader & Expecting 1st Child01:14:15 – Words to the World
 
 

Released 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 company and download the app at www.forensicosint.com/.   
Get to know Ritu:  https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-ritu-gill-unlocking-osint/ 
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 $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Rob Merriott (00:02:20), Sean Bair (00:16:46)
Related Links: https://www.forensicosint.com/https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/forensic-osint-full-page/jojaomahhndmeienhjihojidkddkahcnhttps://www.osinttechniques.com/https://twitter.com/OSINTtechniqueshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ritu-gill-osint-techniques-3baa14195?
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Contact: Ritu Gill https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugill-osinttechniques/ Rob Merriott https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-merriott-46aaa593/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wmpxfg/ForensicOSINT_transcript.pdf 
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00:00:17 – Introducing Ritu00:01:21 – What is Forensic OSINT?00:08:08 – Professional Version00:16:32 – What’s Next?00:19:20 – Special Offer00:23:26 – Final Thoughts

Episode: 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 in broad daylight, but his position as a trusted analyst means he is involved in all investigations with his agency. Nicholas is a certified analyst through the IACA among other certifications and has testified as an expert witness. Nicholas is currently a crime analyst for the Pinal County (AZ) Sheriff’s Office and is a subject matter expert for call detail records (CDRs) and GIS-related inquiries and topics. Favorite First Jobs Call-in Segment:Annette Shapiro (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-annette-shapiro-florida-woman/) Austin Rice (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-austin-rice-the-unstale-analyst/)Michele Snow (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-michele-snow-the-analyst-with-a-gun/) Ashley Hood (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-ashley-hood-analysts-and-the-hood/)
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 $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops:  Liz Buccola (00:06:27), Randall Snyder (00:14:41), Steve Gottlieb (00:50:56)
Public Service Announcements:  Kristen Lottman (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kristen-lottman-the-early-start-analyst/) Jennifer Loper (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-loper-the-junk-drawer/) Sean Bair (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/sean-bair-%e2%80%93-the-entrepreneur/)
Related Links: https://www.pinal.gov/772/Sheriff https://pinalcountyattorney.org/san-tan-valley-teen-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murder-of-another-teen/https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/pinal/2023/07/07/joshua-franklin-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-in-death-of-joshua-mccoy/70388866007/
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA
Vendor(s) Mentioned: Cellebrite
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-b-30138595/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/megwmc/NicholasButler_Transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Nicholas00:05:21 – Staring at Sheriff’s Office00:14:00 – ABS:  ICAC Case00:22:03 – Break:  Kristen Lottman, Jennifer Loper, & Sean Bair00:22:57 – ABS:  Homicide in Broad Daylight00:35:35 – Always Look for Snapchat00:39:25 – Cellebrite00:42:30 – COVID Response & Super Bowl Assignments00:46:04 – IACA Certification & Advice00:50:56 – Favorite First Jobs00:59:24 – Personal Interests: Gamer01:03:05 – Words to the World

Released 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 around mid-May, and selected applicants will need to confirm conference attendance to Julie and Danielle by mid-June.
Have a story to share as a conference presenter? Email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com. 
Get to know Danielle:  https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-danielle-martell-the-must-love-dogs-and-beer-analyst/
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 $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Joel Hunt (00:16:16, 00:52:40), Christopher Bruce/Mike Winslow (00:32:56)
Related Links: https://www.iaca.net/call-for-presentations https://www.iaca.net/conference https://nij.ojp.gov/
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA
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Contact: speakers@iaca.net 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x7iutx/IACAcallforPresentions2024_transcripts.pdf 
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00:00:17 – Introducing Danielle00:01:32 – General Information00:14:42 – Conference Tracks00:28:43 – Successful Presentations00:42:32 – Selection Process00:52:40 – NIJ’s Call for Presentations00:55:17 – What’s Next After Being Chosen01:01:24 – Final Thoughts