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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
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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.
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Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com  
Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com  
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

Episode: 00145 Released on February 6, 2023
Description: You’ve heard of tunnels between the US and Mexico, but did you know there were tunnels between the US and Canada?! In this episode, Winston Soriano, a self-proclaimed gun nut and criminal intelligence analyst with over 20 years of experience, discusses his involvement in shutting down the illegal operation utilizing these tunnels, using Blackberry networks to investigate crimes, and representing Canada at a European law enforcement conference. Winston gives us a lesson on 3D-printed firearms, and what it means for criminal activities and investigations moving forward. Winston is currently a criminal intelligence analyst with The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia, a position he’s held for over 20 years. Winston is also a Firearms Verifier for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 
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: Terry Stewart (00:03:51), Tony Tong (00:07:19)
Public Service Announcements:Manny San Pedro (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-manny-san-pedro-the-penalty-box-analyst/) John Ng (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-john-ng-the-evidence-based-analyst/) Related Links: CFSEU: https://cfseu.bc.ca/US-Canada Border Tunnel (Project PAVID): https://cfseu.bc.ca/e-pavid/Article about 3D printed firearms: https://all3dp.com/1/3d-printed-gun-firearm-weapon-parts/3D Printed Firearms Conference  (The Hague, Netherlands)  https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/printing-insecurity-tackling-threat-of-3d-printed-guns-in-europehttps://www.atf.gov/, https://www.dea.gov/
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winston-soriano-29b959165/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ydi99g/WinstonSorianoTranscript.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/OWy8woLqBf0 
 
00:00:17 – Introducing Winston00:09:33 – Junior to Senior Analyst00:13:13 – ABS:  US-Canada Tunnel 00:21:32 – ABS:  Remembering Black Berries in LE00:28:22 – Break:  Manny San Pedro & John Ng00:29:31 – ABS:  Europol 3D Printed Firearms Conference00:49:21 – Full Auto Pistol & Converted Airsoft Guns00:55:42 – Advice for Analysts00:59:23 –  Words to the World

Episode: 00143 Released on January 30, 2023
Description: Ashley Hood is a strong advocate and educator with a goal of getting law enforcement analysis students hired as professional analysts. In this episode, Ashley discusses how she and her team developed a robust internship program that has gotten multiple interns hired as analysts. Ashley was also an early adopter and professor for the Cal State Long Beach’s crime analysis program, and was instrumental in creating a curriculum that prepares students for the profession. This episode also includes her professional journey from a small jurisdiction to a significantly larger one, as well as going from a senior analyst to a supervisor. Ashley is currently the Crime Analysis Unit Supervisor for the Anaheim Police Department, and adjunct professor at California State University, Long Beach. 
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. Rachel Boba-Santos (00:13:42), Lori Velarde (00:16:42), Eva Mazzeo/Corinne Loomis (00:24:06), Carina Gomez/Leticia Martinez/Chris Waller (00:52:29), Ron Mark (00:55:09)
Public Service Announcements:Adrienne Galbrecht (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-adrienne-galbrecht-the-after-while-crocodile-analyst/) Michele Snow (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-michele-snow-the-analyst-with-a-gun/) Related Links: 
CSULB Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate Program: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/center-for-criminal-justice-research-and-training/crime-and https://www.placentia.org/17/Policehttps://www.anaheim.net/6098/Police-Department Association(s) Mentioned: 
Vendor(s) Mentioned: Microsoft OneNote
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hood-6878421a/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3wbuzn/AshleyHood_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher:  Alexis Lopez
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/TFH-hOEgwD8 
00:00:17 – Introducing Ashley00:06:17 – Investigation Secretary00:21:16 – Anaheim  00:26:19 – Break: Adrienne Galbrecht & Michele Snow00:32:38 – ABS: Analyst Intern Program00:50:09 – Analyst Supervisor 00:54:24 – Teaching01:00:33 – Advice 01:05:33 –  Words to the World

Episode: 00143 Released on January 23, 2023
Description: Michele Snow brings the best of both worlds (civilian crime analysis and sworn law enforcement) in this jam packed episode about a federal extortion investigation, DDACTS to address violent crimes, and how she saved a life. Michele is trained as an analyst and officer, bringing in her expertise from both to investigate and solve cases over her 16 (and counting) years in law enforcement. Michele and Jason also address the potential awkwardness that comes from promoting within where one goes from coworker to supervisor, and her experience handling it; she also explains how she handles a decentralized unit throughout the state. Michele is currently a Program Manager II for Signal Four Analytics with the University of Florida, as well as a SME DDACTS Instructor for International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement (IADLEST). 
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: Carma Rollerman/Jamie Roush/Matt White (00:05:53), 
Public Service Announcements:Nick Lootens (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-nick-lootens-the-data-origins-analyst/) Dawn Clausius (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dawn-clausius-the-well-rounded-analyst/) Related Links: Hotspot Study https://crimesolutions.ojp.gov/ratedprograms/209 https://www.jaxsheriff.org/https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/flhsmv/viz/FloridaCrashDashboard/Crashdashboard_1 https://www.flhsmv.gov/florida-highway-patrol/about-fhp/ https://signal4analytics.com/ https://dcp.ufl.edu/urp/ Association(s) Mentioned: FCIAA, IACA
Vendor(s) Mentioned: ESRI, Tableau
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-snow-82ba8016/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ed3u9j/MicheleSnow_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/wbjsfOt2He0 
 
00:00:17 – Introducing Michele00:05:10 – Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office00:11:12 – ABS:  Federal Extortion Case00:15:21 – Florida Highway Patrol 00:22:42 – Break: Nick Lootens & Dawn Clausius00:28:07 – Tableau00:38:19 – ABS:  First on the Crash Scene00:45:23 – University of Florida00:49:02 - Are You an Officer or Analyst? 00:52:53 - Personal Interests:  Traveling with Daughter00:54:17 - Words to the World

Episode: 00142 Release on January 16, 2023Description: Debbie Osborne’s Analyst Corner podcast is considered the OG law enforcement analysis podcast; Analyst Corner walked, so LEAPodcasts can run. In this special episode, Jason, Debbie, and Kathleen recall their most memorable episodes, and discuss how the law enforcement analysis profession has changed since Debbie started and how that may impact newer, aspiring analysts like Kathleen. The trio cover topics about generational differences, such as how the job market was and is now, the improvement that has taken place and the things that have not changed, and the different expectations of older and younger generations of analysts. 
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: 
Public Service Announcements:Tony Berger (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/tony-berger-–-the-goonie/) Couple Fight With Mark Stallo (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/mark-stallo-–-the-visionary/) Related Links:  https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Cows-Make-Best-Burgers/dp/0446672602/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=f76b129f-9082-4cdb-b895-68fc608fab42
Osborne Tapes: https://www.leapodcasts.com/p/analysts-corner-podcast/ 
Analyst Talk-Related Episodes: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-deb-osborne-the-right-thing-analyst/https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jim-mallard-the-analyst-in-the-shadows/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/david-jimenez-the-military-man/ 
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA, IALEIA
Vendor(s) Mentioned:  
Contact: crimeanalyzer@gmail.com
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/aiiwma/OsborneTapesWrapup_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/VVSp1RdHXnk 
00:00:17 – Introducing Debbie and Kathleen00:08:08 – Standout Episodes (e.g. Bryan Hill)00:16:28 – Stop Producing to See if They Notice?00:21:18 – Training and Support00:26:46 – Break:  Tony Berger & Couple Fight With Mark Stallo00:28:33 – Analyst Tied to Software?00:33:13 – Nothings Changed With Jerry Ratcliffe00:44:07 – What’s the Same?00:48:25 – What’s Changed?00:51:28 – Podcasting Behind the Scene00:56:22 – Words to the World

Episode: 00141 released on January 9, 2023 Description: Analysis and statistics go hand-in-hand; and while analysts may not be performing advanced statistical analysis every day on the job, they are important decision-making tools. In this episode, Austin Rice discusses the importance of using statistical analysis to help make decisions from where to direct patrol to where the next crime may occur. Projects that Austin has tackled include working with ODMAP, special event support for the NCAA Final Four, and gun violence analysis. Austin talks about the impact of the George Floyd case on his professional life.  Austin also discusses his academic and professional journey, student stories, and advice for aspiring analysts. Austin is currently a Crime Analyst II with the Minneapolis Police Department, and is a part-time firefighter for the City of Minnetonka.  
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: Jonathan Sofely (00:19:23), Deb Piehl (00:26:09), John Eck (00:30:19), Noah Fritz (00:50:15), Chris Delaney (00:52:21), Patrick Alexander/Freddy Croft (00:54:57)https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jonathan-sofley-just-say-no/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-deb-piehl-deb-the-city/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/noah-fritz-the-godfather/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-chris-delaney-the-art-of-the-possible-analyst/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-freddy-croft-the-key-master-as-opposed-to-gatekeeper/ 
Public Service Announcements:https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kristen-lottman-the-early-start-analyst/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-loper-the-junk-drawer/ Related Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Floyd https://odmap.hidta.org/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2019/04/02/final-four-ncaa-march-madness-heads-transformed-minneapolis/3335660002/ https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minneapolis-police-took-record-amount-of-illegal-guns-off-streets-in-2022/ Association(s) Mentioned: IACA
Vendor(s) Mentioned:  ESRI
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-rice-18b1228b/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sfb55v/AustinRice_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  
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00:00:17 – Introducing Austin00:08:36 – Statistical Tests00:19:40 – Starting at Minneapolis00:22:19 – HIDTA OD Map00:26:09 – Comstat00:30:36 – Break: Lottman & Loper00:30:59 – ABS: Final Four00:38:37 – Gun Crime Taskforce00:44:09 – George Floyd00:48:38 - IACA & Private Sector00:57:09 - Advice & Personal Interest01:02:58 - Words to the World