Episodes

Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
ATWJE - 2023 IACA Conference Overview
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Released on August 22, 2023 Description: In this episode, Brittany Winslow talks about the upcoming IACA Conference in Grapevine, TX August 28th to September 1st. IACA has partnered with the Texas Law Enforcement Analyst Network (TXLEAN) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to create its biggest conference ever! Brittany talks about what to expect, what’s new, and what’s fun at this year’s conference. Brittany is the IACA Conference Committee Chair and Senior Police Analyst with the Scottsdale Police Department.The International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) advances the crime analysis field by providing criminal justice professionals with information, training, networking, and support (iaca.net). The IACA annual conference offers an opportunity to inform crime analyst decision-making and practices by sharing current and emerging research evidence. Conference presenters disseminate knowledge in ways that allow criminal justice practitioners to transform evidence into action.
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!
Related Links: https://www.iaca.net/conferencehttps://nij.ojp.gov/events/iaca-2023
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA, TXLEAN
Vendor(s) Mentioned: ESRI, IRIS Tech, Whooster, Cobwebs
Contact:
For general questions about the conference, email conference@iaca.net.For questions about conference registration, email registration@iaca.net.For questions about presentations, email speakers@iaca.net.
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Brittany00:03:43 – What to Expect00:14:36 – What’s New & Monday’s Agenda00:23:56 – Tuesday’s Agenda00:30:04 – New Executive Track00:38:10 – Wednesday’s Agenda00:43:32 – Thursday’s Agenda00:45:44 – Friday’s Agenda00:52:09 – Tips and Tricks01:04:46 – What’s Next for the IACA Conferences01:08:14 – Conference Contacts

Monday Aug 21, 2023
ATWJE - Elizabeth (Liz) Rodriguez - Partner in Crime
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Episode: 00173 Released on August 21, 2023
Description: Elizabeth (Liz) Rodriguez joins us this week with two analyst badge stories: a case regarding traveling fraudsters and those using a ruse to enter people’s residences to steal jewelry from. Liz also discusses how the Los Angeles’s Sheriff Office (LASO) has evolved over the years, how she gained trust from officers as a civilian personnel, and the benefits and drawbacks of centralized and decentralized crime analysis units. Liz has retired from the LASO after almost four decades of service.
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: Annie Mitchell (00:04:25), Steve Gottlieb (00:05:51), Lauren Weaver (00:10:02), Christopher Bruce/Rachel Carson (00:23:11), Albert Mesa (00:31:58), Ailsa DeVictoria/Sean Minami (00:39:27), Noah Fritz/Sean Bair/Lauren Norman (01:02:54), Rachel Boba-Santos/Matt Harris/Sam Gwynn (01:03:57)
Public Service Announcements: Sally Rawlings (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/sally-rawlings-the-teacher-extraordinaire/)Leap into Law Enforcement…Analysis Event
Related Links: https://lasd.org/https://www.iaca.net/white-papers https://www.alphagroupcenter.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Ramirezhttps://www.iaca.net/conferencehttps://www.discoverlosangeles.com/https://cciaa.wildapricot.org/
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA, CCIAA
Vendor(s) Mentioned:
Contact:
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dyt49q/ElizabethRodriguez_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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00:00:17 – Introducing Liz00:09:08 – ABS: Eastern European Organized Crime00:19:36 – Gamechangers from the Last 37 Years 00:29:22 – Break: Sally Rawlings & Leap into Law Enforcement…Analysis00:30:48 – Becoming a Supervisor00:44:44 – Most Proud of 00:53:28 – Advice00:57:03 – Personal Interests: Exploring LA 01:05:21 – Words to the World

Monday Aug 14, 2023
ATWJE - Caleb Meyers - The Go To Intel Guy
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Episode: 00172 Released on August 14, 2023 Description: From Air Force to (super) trooper to analyst – Caleb Meyers shares how he traveled around the country to pursue his respective careers. Caleb shares two analyst badge stories: a homicide investigation where he and his team used close-to-real-time video surveillance to track down the offender, and a jewelry robbery investigation where the offenders dressed up as construction workers to steal thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry. Caleb discusses his thought-process of transitioning from an officer to an analyst, and how the two positions compare and contrast. Caleb is currently a crime analyst for the Garner (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 $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Dr. Eric Piza (00:01:34),
Public Service Announcements: Laura Weaver (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-laura-weaver-weaving-through-the-data/) Charlie Giberti (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-charles-giberti-the-kingmaker/)
Related Links: https://www.garnernc.gov/departments/policehttps://www.phillypolice.com/ https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx https://go.tiffin.edu/
Association(s) Mentioned: Carolinas Crime Analyst Association (CCAA), IACA
Vendor(s) Mentioned:
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-meyers-93ab7568/
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/abei44/CalebMeyers_transcripts.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.
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00:00:17 – Introducing Caleb00:07:49 – From Trooper To Student00:16:41 – ABS: Homicide & City Cameras 00:26:40 – Break: Laura Weaver & Charlie Giberti00:27:40 – Going to Garner00:31:05 – ABS: Jewelry Robbery00:41:56 – State PD vs City PD00:44:01 – Master’s Degree00:47:13 – Personal Interests: Real Estate 00:51:55 – Words to the World

Monday Aug 07, 2023
ATWJE - Laura Weaver - Weaving Through the Data
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Episode: 00171 Released on August 7, 2023 Description: Laura Weaver joins us this week with an award-winning story about how she utilized facial recognition technology to identify what could be one of the luckiest offenders. She also talks about her experience testifying in court and about a crime trend involving Romanians and jewelry. Laura then gives her take on the annual conferences and then advice for aspiring analysts. Laura is currently a crime and intelligence analyst for the Arlington 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: Jessica Hunter (00:15:22), Noemi Eckhoff (00:47:40), Brittany Winslow (00:52:28)
Public Service Announcements: Adrienne Galbrecht (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-adrienne-galbrecht-the-after-while-crocodile-analyst/ )Jennifer Loper (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-loper-the-junk-drawer/ )
Related Links: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/police https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/ https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2-arrested-4-charged-in-federal-romanian-crime-ring-investigation/3188298/ https://www.iaca.net/conference
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA, TXLEAN
Vendor(s) Mentioned:
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-weaver-5baa29241/
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cybsvi/lauraWeaverTranscript.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.
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00:00:17 – Introducing Laura00:10:08 – From Fort Worth to Arlington00:13:11 – ABS: Facial Recognition00:23:01 – ABS: Testifying in Court00:28:06 – Break: Adrienne Galbrecht & Jennifer Loper 00:28:32 – Romanian Crime Ring 00:38:42 – Advice00:44:41 – IACA Conference00:56:42 – Personal Interests: Call of Duty Video Game01:01:43 – Words to the World

Monday Jul 31, 2023
ATWJE - Nicole McKendree - Three Things
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Episode: 00170 Released on July 31, 2023 Description: This episode was generated by AI! Just kidding, but that was how the CEO of Consultalytics, LLC came up with her business’s name. Nicole McKendree joins us this week with stories about her time as a patrol officer then how she transitioned into an analyst. She discusses how she navigated through uncooperative record management systems (weird, right?) and how she uses her experience as an officer to know what would be helpful to include in a bulletin. She is an instructor for Police Technical. Nicole recently left her senior intelligence analyst position at the Arkansas State Police to run her consulting company, Consultalytics, LLC.
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: Drew Dasher (00:04:24), Dallas Knight (01:05:39)
Public Service Announcements: Shawna Gibson (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-shawna-gibson-the-what-now-analyst/) Matt Zacharewicz (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-matt-zacharewicz-the-proactive-analyst/)
Related Links: https://www.consultalytics.org/ https://www.fox16.com/news/watch-suspect-drives-away-in-patrol-car-after-attacking-deputies/
Association(s) Mentioned:
Vendor(s) Mentioned: Penlink, Geotime, Cobwebs
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-mckendree-b09545193/
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c4ddz4/NicoleMcKendree_Transcript.pdf
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher:
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00:00:17 – Introducing Nicole00:05:46 – Police Academy Story00:08:57 – Fighting a Much Larger Suspect00:14:46 – Administering NARCAN00:18:51 – Becoming an Analyst00:30:13 – Break: Shawna Gibson & Matthew Zacharewicz00:30:53 – ABS: Infant Kidnapping00:36:44 – Consultalytics 00:55:49 – Advice & Unpopular Opinion 01:05:39 – Personal Interests: Gamer01:09:33 – Words to the World

Monday Jul 24, 2023
ATWJE - Peter Africano - A Novel Idea
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Episode: 00169 Released on July 24, 2023 Description: If we were to write a novel, a character will definitely be based on Peter – what an interesting fellow! In this episode, Peter shares his journey of becoming an analyst, and then to an analyst supervisor. Peter has badge stories revolved around what he thinks is the analyst's impact during an investigation at a real-time crime center (RTCC); having a civilian role during a law enforcement investigation really hits different! Peter discusses how he adapted to his new role as supervisor via promotion, and going from a coworker one day to "the boss." Peter is currently a crime analyst supervisor for the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center in Albany, NY.
This episode contains the new segment "Don't Be That Supervisor;" got any tips or stories you'd like to share? Let us know via leapodcasts@gmail.com or on any of our social media accounts! Michele Snow (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-michele-snow-the-analyst-with-a-gun/)
Ashely Hood (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-ashley-hood-analysts-and-the-hood/)
Josie Blong (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-josie-mcneely-the-analyst-you-know/)
Jessica Herbert (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dr-jessica-herbert-idea-to-impact/)
Kristen Burton (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kristen-burton-the-community-connection-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: Pam Miller (00:22:33)
Public Service Announcements:
Related Links: https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/capital-region-crime-analysis-center-expanding https://www.albanyny.gov/348/Albany-Police
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-africano-8672a2156
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vquah5/PeterAfricano_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.
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00:00:17 – Introducing Peter00:13:41 – ABS: RTCC00:23:10 – Staffing Issues 00:28:20 – Supervising00:29:39 – Advice: ROI00:41:59 – Unpopular Opinion00:45:07 – Don’t Be That Supervisor 00:57:04 – Personal Interests: Golf01:01:59 – Words to the World

Monday Jul 17, 2023
ATWJE - Dr. Andrew (Drew) Dasher - Voodoo & Puzzles
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Episode: 00168 Released on July 17, 2023 Description: Dr. Andrew (Drew) Dasher joins us this week with how he transitioned from a sworn officer to a crime analyst, and the benefits it gave him from being on both sides. Drew shares two badge stories this episode, one of a bank robbery series and another of a sexual assault that was taking place in an apartment complex. Drew shares his perspective on the case as both an officer and an analyst, giving us a close look on what criminal investigations entail. Drew is currently a senior threat and risk analyst for the University of Texas Police at Houston.
“Humping the call” has got to be one of the funniest phrases we’ve heard this year thus far. Do you have any funny phrases you’ve used or heard in law enforcement that you want to share with us? Feel free to comment on any of our social media platforms and/or YouTube channel. This episode also contains the everso funny segment Sh*t You Hear in the Office; as always, have one (or more) to share? Hit us up!~
Chris Hermann (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-chris-herrmann-beyond-the-dots/) Annette Shapiro (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-annette-shapiro-florida-woman/) Jonathan Sofley (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jonathan-sofley-just-say-no/) Kristen Jacoby (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kristen-jacoby-the-mile-high-analyst/) Jennifer Hill (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-hill-going-above-beyond/)
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: Tom Cassidy (00:38:22), David Cariens (00:56:31), Pam Miller (01:07:14)
Public Service Announcements: Rhea Gerstenkorn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/rhea-lyn-gerstenkorn-the-designated-survivor/)Jim Mallard (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jim-mallard-the-analyst-in-the-shadows/) Related Links: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/police-services/welcomehttps://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Policehttps://www.utph.org/https://www.ourdaughtersinternational.org/
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Contact: adasher@mdanderson.org
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/34zk3d/AndrewDasher_transcript.pdf
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher:
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00:00:17 – Introducing Drew00:07:49 – From Streets to Office00:10:59 – ABS: Bank Robbery Series00:24:39 – ABS: Serial Rapist00:36:08 – Break: Rhea Gerstenkorn & Jim Mallard00:36:55 – Onto Lincoln00:45:07 – Threat Assessments 00:54:36 – Education Requirement 00:59:27 – Sh*t You Hear in the Office 01:08:03 – Personal Interests: Amateur Radio & Scuba Diving01:13:40 – Words to the World

Monday Jul 10, 2023
ATWJE - Jakob Lindergard-Bentzen - Leading with Intelligence
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Episode: 00167 Released on July 10, 2023 Description: Jakob Lindergård-Bentzen joins us this week all the way from Denmark! In this episode, Jakob discusses how he started his career as an operational analyst for the NCI, Danish Police and his transition over to Europol, including intelligence-led investigations and training he was a part of. A decent chunk of this episode focuses on training and conferences – the benefits and what can be improved upon. Jakob is an expert in intelligence-led policing, providing numerous training across Europe. Jakob is currently the Programme Manager & Senior Advisor for the Danish Intelligence-led policing program / National Special Crime Unit (SCU).
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: Sam Steiner (00:01:13), Jerry Ratcliffe (numerous), Rachel Tuffin (00:03:52), Noam Chomsky (00:06:51), John Eck (00:41:20), Alex Murray (00:49:14),
Public Service Announcements: Steve French (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/steve-french-%e2%80%93-one-compassionate-chap/)Rachel Carson (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-rachel-carson-the-math-nerd/)Related Links: https://www.crime-analysts.eu/ https://www.college.police.uk/https://www.amazon.com/s?k=noam+chomsky+books&sprefix=noam%2Caps%2C110&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_4 https://www.reducingcrime.com/chapter-4
Association(s) Mentioned: ECAC
Vendor(s) Mentioned:
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-linderg%C3%A5rd-bentzen-01b0a6155/
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ns8upr/Jakob_Linderg_rd-Bentzen_transcript5zx9c.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.
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Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts
00:00:17 – Introducing Jakob00:13:38 – From Officer to Analyst00:28:18 – Expectations of the Analyst00:29:36 – Break: Steve French & Rachel Carson00:30:48 – ILP00:34:36 – Training00:51:43 – ECAC Conference01:05:26 – Words to the World

Monday Jul 03, 2023
ATWJE - Patricia Potter - The Analyst Poet
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Episode: 00166 Released on July 3, 2023 Description: Joining us from the beautiful Virgin Islands is our guest, Patricia Potter! In this episode, Patricia shares her experience as both a dispatcher and analyst on an island-based jurisdiction. Her badge story involves a burglary case committed by a known suspect where she quickly obtained buy-in and approval from both officers and leadership. Patricia also discusses the difference between working at a local police department and a fusion center (i.e., crime analysis vs intelligence analysis, quantitative vs qualitative). Patricia is currently a lead intelligence analyst at the Virgin Islands Fusion Center.
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: Curtis Griffin (00:04:39), Wayne Bryan (00:23:09)
Public Service Announcements: John Ng (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-john-ng-the-evidence-based-analyst/) Angela Becker-Hines (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/angela-backer-hines-the-certified-expert/) Related Links: http://www.vipd.gov.vi/ https://dpp.vi.gov/agency/virgin-islands-territorial-emergency-management-agency Association(s) Mentioned: IALEIA, IACA, Southern Shield
Vendor(s) Mentioned:
Contact: U.S. Virgin Islands Fusion Center (Primary) – 340-776-3013
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/te6btu/PatriciaPotter_transcript.pdf
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Patricia00:14:19 – ABS: Burglary Series00:22:46 – Fusion Center00:25:06 – Break: John Ng & Angela Becker-Hines00:31:09 – ABS: Transnational Threat Assessment 00:36:25 – IA vs CA: Contrasting Goals00:41:53 – Training00:48:27 – Personal Interests: Spear Fishing, Poetry, & Fashion00:53:41 – Words to the World

Monday Jun 26, 2023
ATWJE - Pamela Miller - More Than Just a Degree
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Episode: 00165 Released on June 26, 2023 Description: For over a decade, Pamela Miller has worked her way up from an administrative assistant to a criminal intelligence analyst with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. In this episode, Pamela discusses her career journey from a state agency to local agency, and advice she has for aspiring analysts. Pamela’s badge story pertains to a homicide investigation where the suspect fled across the continental US to escape. Pamela elaborates on defining moments in her career, including a comment regarding her education, which she shares her thoughts on. Pamela is currently a crime analyst with the City of Denton, TX.
This episode contains the popular segment, Favorite First Jobs. Nick Lootens (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-nick-lootens-the-data-origins-analyst/)Kelly Kimsey (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kelly-kimsey-bram-stoker-s-analyst/) Tammy Michelson (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-tammy-michelson-the-human-trafficking-sme/) Amy Varela (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-amy-varela-the-sharing-analyst/) Charlie Giberti (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-charles-giberti-the-kingmaker/)
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: Michel Bazzell (00:38:40), Steve Gottlieb (00:42:58), Annette Fajardo/Albert Mesa (00:47:15)
Public Service Announcements: Carolyn Cassidy (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/carolyn-cassidy-–-the-world-traveler/) Steve Gottlieb (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/steve-gottlieb-the-philanthropist/)Related Links:https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/ https://www.cityofdenton.com/361/Policehttps://www.ialeia.org/docs/Mike_Bazzell__LEIU___IALEIA-3.pdf https://www.dhs.gov/fema-approved-intelligence-analyst-training-courses
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-m-373693178/
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xub62n/PamelaMiller_transcript.pdf
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Pamela00:10:09 – ABS: Homicide & Testifying 00:22:23 – Denton PD: From State to Local00:28:30 – Break: Carolyn Cassidy & Steve Gottlieb 00:30:38 – Supporting Investigations00:34:38 – Advice & Master’s Degree00:39:41 – Unpopular Opinion00:42:48 – Favorite First Jobs00:50:27 – Personal Interests: Golf00:55:04 – Words to the World