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Episode 00034
Release Date: December 21, 2020
Description:
Thank you to all our listeners for the support you have given to our podcast and team this year! This week's episode is a special one where we go over the good, the bad, and the unexpected moments of our show this year; the most unexpected probably being that we have made it so far and still going strong, thanks to our listeners, and especially our guests -- thank you for entrusting us to share your stories to the world! We are sharing our favorite moments of the show, behind-the-scene discussions, what we have in stores for the new year, and also our very own public service announcement (PSA)! We hope you enjoy this special episode full of laughs, insights, and memories. We look forward to bringing you another year of quality content and much more. Be sure to tune in next week when we reveal those who had the greatest impact on the IACA association over the last 30 years. From our families to yours, we wish you a safe and wonderful holiday season.  
Name Drops: Deb Osborne, Susan Whitford, Samantha Gwinn, Carolyn Cassidy, Sally Tarabah, Sean Bair, Mark Stallo, Mike Winslow, Tony Berger, Stacey Belledin, Steve Gottlieb, Metre Lewis, Danielle Giraud, Matt Smith, Steve French, Sally Rawlings, Shawn Fisher, Carola Jersonsky, Christopher Bruce, Angela Backer-Hines, Kyle Stoker, Albert Mesa, Paul Arnold, Scott Eicher, David Jimenez, Rhea-Lyn Gerstenkorn, Yarisa Walsh, Mary Bertuccelli, Matt Harris, Danelle DiGiosio, Mindy Duong, Noah Fritz, Dale Harris, Shelagh Dorn, Lori Frank
Public Service Announcements:  Shelagh Dorn, Jeff Vandersip
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/I3njN2Qzmb4
0:00:31 – Introducing the episode0:09:41 – Badge Stories
0:14:41 – Episode Title Nicknames
0:16:24 – Favorite Moments0:34:20 – Break – Shelagh Dorn, Jeff Vandersip0:36:20 – Don’t Be That Analyst0:41:50 – Disappointments0:50:55 – Words to the World0:54:12 – Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
1:02:54 – Jason and Mindy’s PSA - Analyst Couple Fight
1:05:17 – 2021 Preview

Episode 00033
Release Date: December 14, 2020
Description: In this episode, we explore topics that are not often discussed, but are important and valuable to our profession: perseverance, police culture, and gender politics (discrimination). Lori Frank’s story is one of perseverance in trying to get her dream job at the Fort Collins Police Department three times and what she did to ensure her products are being utilized.  While the latter two may be more subtle and harder to notice, Lori gives examples of things to consider, and hopefully, her story encourages others to reevaluate their work culture and speak up against unjust treatments. As a crime analyst, Lori specialized in administrative analysis among other things, to help her agency be more efficient with their resource allocation and patrol schedule. This experience in addition to her years of training and networking lead her to her current job today. Lori is currently the Director of Research and Analysis with Corona Solutions. 
Name Drops: Dale Harris, Judy Kimminau
Public Service Announcements:  Mindy Duong, Shawn Fisher
Related Links: https://www.coronasolutions.com/ , https://ialep.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-frank-628a9814/ 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/YXZ_BKhVCzM 
0:00:31 – Introducing Lori0:05:58 – Badge Story – Daycare Vehicle Trespass Series
0:09:45 – Badge Story – IACA’s 1st Bulletin Award Winner
0:18:26 – Creating the Department’s First Online Crime Maps0:25:39 – Badge Story – Serial Rapist0:34:17 – Break – Mindy Duong, Shawn Fisher0:35:42 – Gender Discrimination at Police Department0:50:55 – Corona Solutions0:54:28 – International Association of Law Enforcement Planners
0:58:08 – Personal Interests – Animal Lover
0:59:48 – Word to the World
 

Episode 00032
Release Date: December 7, 2020
Description: LEAPodcasts is opening the door to more intelligence analysis topics! In this episode, we interview Dr. Shelagh Dorn, the current President of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) to share her thoughts on the relationship between crime and intelligence analysis, and what the future may look like for IALEIA and IACA. Dr. Dorn gives listeners insight on how she first got involved in analysis, how she built a unit from the ground up, as well as how she helped deliver a baby. This episode is jam-packed with tips and tricks on how to get started in the field as well as how to advance and potentially become a supervisor of an analysis unit. Dr. Shelagh Dorn is currently a professor at Michigan State University and Clemson University as well as the President of IALEIA. 
Public Service Announcements:  Steve French, Scott Eicher, Sally Tarabah
Related Links:  https://ialeia.org/news_manager.php?page=19473, https://www.ialeia.org/docs/JIA_24-2_April_2019.pdf , https://it.ojp.gov/GIST/91/Law-Enforcement-Analytic-Standards
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catlindorn/ 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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
YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/pKeChlUPdKI
    0:00:31 – Introducing Shelagh    0:07:33 – Creating Analysis Units    0:21:21 – Badge Story – New York Missing Person Case    0:25:29 – Badge Story – Florida Missing Person Case    0:27:44 – Badge Story – Family Risk Assessment    0:31:20 – Break – Steve French, Scott Eicher, Sally Tarabah    0:32:41 – IALEIA    0:36:19 – Difference Between Crime Analysis and Intelligence Analysis    0:42:29 – Possibility of IACA and IALEIA Joint Conference    0:49:26 – Possibility of an Internship Director    0:52:53 – Advice to Analysts    0:58:23 – Personal Interests:  EMT &Firefighter – Delivering a baby    1:03:33 – Word to the World
 

Episode 00031
Release Date: November 30, 2020
Description: This week we interviewed a founding father of both the Colorado Crime Analysis Association (CCAA) and the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA), Dale Harris. In this episode, Dale shares his experience of being a crime analyst with the Arvada Police Department for 20 years, how he organized the first intel sharing and training group, and how that led to the creation of the IACA as we know today. We also get an inside look at how the IACA Innovation Award was first created. This episode is not only rich in history but also filled with tips and stories on how to improve efficiency at a department. Dale Harris was the CEO of Corona Solutions, a data-driven solutions for optimized patrol operations company, before retiring. 
Names Dropped: Metre Lewis, Judy Kimminau, Mark Stallo, Wendy Harn, David Rogers, Noah Fritz, Gregg Jackson, Steve Gottlieb, Jim Mallard
Public Service Announcements:  Sally Rawlings, Mindy Duong, Yarisa Walsh, Albert Mesa
Related Links: https://www.coronasolutions.com/ ; https://www.cocrimeanalysis.org/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-harris-aa487b4/ 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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
YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/gQ8hZIk9Qrs
0:00:31 – Introducing Dale0:01:40 – Crime Analysis Unit in 19800:13:21 – Developing the CCAA0:17:19 – Burglary Problem0:21:40 – Break – Sally Rawlings and Mindy Duong0:23:51 – Developing the IACA0:29:29 –  Break – Yarisa Walsh and Albert Mesa0:40:43 – Developing Corona Solutions0:50:59 – IACA Innovation Award0:54:46 – Personal Interest – Being a Pilot0:57:13 – Word to the World

Episode 00030
Release Date: November 23, 2020
Description: This week we talk to one of the pioneers of law enforcement analysis and 3x IACA President, Noah Fritz! In this jammed packed episode, Noah shares how he got his first job, the history of IACA, and the many analysts he mentored and worked alongside over the years -- we call this his 'Analyst Tree'." From a serial rapist investigation to one of the most controversial topics today, Noah provides a raw perspective on how the analytical role has changed and will continue to change moving forward. Noah is currently retired but remains active in IACA and the law enforcement analysis field. 
Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours. Thank you for helping LEAPodcasts reach 30 episodes and over 6000 downloads! We are thankful for the love and support that have been given to our show and team and look forward to continuing to give our listeners quality content and resources.   
Names Dropped: John Wayne Greco, Sean Bair, Paul Bentley, Steve Gottlieb, Mary Bertuccelli, Jan Nelson, Mike McGee, Christopher Bruce, Dave Altheide, John Hickenlooper, Dan Helms, Dr. Rachel Boba-Santos, Valerie Washington, Kristin Jacoby, Jason Cramer, Kevin Wong, Kristi Griffin, Maryam Coskun, Carlena Ososco, Allyson Roy, Jeff Vandersip, William Funk, Darcie Brown, Molli Duker, Valerie McBrayer, Heather Clark, Curt Keller, Victor Mora, Danelle DiGiosio, Britani Bearup, Nicole Potter, Venessa Brewer, Brooks Louton, Addy Adams, Alan Ross, Susan Whitford, Rich Sevieri, Herman Goldstein, Dale Harris, Mark Stallo, Gerry Tallman, Lorne Gregg, Judy Kimminau, David Canter, Lew Nelson, Jim Bueerman, Tom Cassidy, Jeff Glover 
 
Public Service Announcements:  Metre Lewis, Sean Bair, Sam Gwinn Steven Gottlieb 
Related Links: https://rebrand.ly/leapodcasts_goldstein_POP (Herman Goldstein Quote),
https://www.rand.org/blog/2020/07/from-warrior-to-guardian-a-systems-approach-to-reduce.html 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-fritz-201aa932/
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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
YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/vmalkqxUJXw (Includes photo montage)
 
0:00:31 – Introducing Noah0:01:23 – Discovering Law Enforcement Analysis
0:08:06 – First Computer
0:13:53 – Hiring Model0:19:03 – Becoming a Professor0:22:36 – Break – Metre Lewis and Sean Bair0:23:43 – Badge Story#1 – Analyst Tree0:32:42 – Badge Story#2 – Serial Rape Case0:36:14 – IACA0:44:18 – Break – Sam Gwinn and Steven Gottlieb0:45:41 – Future of Law Enforcement Analysis0:55:22 – Civil Unrest and Community Policing1:11:09 – Word to the World (Herman Goldstein Quote)
 

Episode 00029
Release Date: November 16, 2020
Description: This week's episode features our very own Mindy Duong! In this episode, Mindy shares how she discovered the law enforcement analysis profession, her journey across the country, and a step-by-step guide on how to create an internship program from the ground up. Mindy’s badge story explains how she developed her competency in investigative analysis and where you can go to see her presentation on it. Mindy also gives recommendations on training and other encouraging advice and stories to help listeners feel more comfortable in their careers. Mindy is currently a Data Analyst with the Department of Youth Services for the State of Colorado.
This episode also features some updates on our podcast as well as some background information on how we started. Thank you everyone for your support in our show and we look forward to bringing you more quality content in the future!
Names Dropped: Darcy Jones (Purvis), Rebecca Woolsey, Lorie Velarde, Tony Berger, Joe Ryan, Levi Giraud, Danielle Giraud (Stone), Kassie Borth, Matt Harris, Eva Mazzeo, Ashley Hood, Sean Bair, Jessica LeBlanc, Erin Wickersham
Public Service Announcements:  Tony Berger, Danielle Giraud
Related Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKcUOUYzDXA ; https://www.coloradoautotheft.org/ ; https://www.iaati.org/ ; https://www.cocrimeanalysis.org/ ; https://cristandohouse.com/ ; https://www.cailaw.org/ ; https://extension.fullerton.edu/professionaldevelopment/certificates/crime 
Internship Guide - https://rebrand.ly/leapodcasts_Intern_guide Internship Checklist - https://rebrand.ly/leapodcasts_intern_checklist (email us for an Excel version)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-duong-b092481a8/
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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
Twitter:  @leapodcasts
Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com
YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/ZNHaiVbvsQg

Episode 00028
Release Date: November 9, 2020
Description: Is being a criminal justice major the only way into the law enforcement analysis field? In this episode, Danelle DiGiosio shares how she flexes her mind and body to be a formidable force in this field. Danelle's work was a reference in the Netflix limited series, Unbelievable; and in this episode, she walks us through her contributions to the investigation. Danelle also shares her alternative to CompStat and how her unique work and perspective earns trust with those she works with. Danelle is an active member of the IACA, serving as the Awards Committee Chair for many years. Danelle DiGiosio is currently a Crime Analyst II with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. 
Names Dropped: Noah Fritz, Sally Rawlings, Sean Bair, Dan Helms, Jamie Price, Eric Nelson, Stacy Belledin, Mary Bertuccelli, Rhea Gerstenkorn, Bryan Hill, Debbie Osborne, Steven Gottlieb
Public Service Announcements:  Stacy Belledin, Scott Eicher
Related Links:  https://www.netflix.com/title/80153467, https://iaca.net/iaca-awards-and-recognitions-committee-arc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danelle-digiosio-4a501a54/ 
Podcast Writer:  Mindy Duong
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
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/y9S9MznjCQQ 
0:00:31 – Introducing Danelle0:11:00 – Starting at Lakewood PD in Colorado0:14:50 – Badge Story #1 – Unbelievable Rape Series0:33:32 – Break – Stacy Belledin and Scott Eicher0:34:58 – Starting at Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office0:37:39 – Compstat0:42:32 – New RMS0:45:44 – Badge Story #2 – Robbery Series0:50:15 – IACA Awards Committee0:58:50 – Advice to New Analysts0:59:57 – Personal Interests:  Body Building Competitions1:06:43 – Word to the World
 

Episode 00027
Release Date: November 2, 2020
Description: Our hearts go out to the people affected and displaced by the California wildfires; we wish for a swift containment and recovery. In this episode, Matt Harris shares how he has been affected by the recent events and how he used his analytical skills to help in these situations. Matt shares multiple badge stories, one of which he surprised detectives with accurately identifying a suspect who was later apprehended the same day. Matt emphasizes the importance of accurate data entry and intelligence sharing. For car enthusiasts, Matt shares the story of his 1966 Ford Galaxie 500. Matt Harris is currently the Crime Analyst for Sonoma County. 
Names Dropped:  Canon Mullen, Jillian Goshin, Ryan Van Spronsen, Curtis Garton, Nicole Freeman, Steve Gottlieb, Phoebe Kelsoe, Brian Gray
Public Service Announcements:  Albert Mesa, Steve Gottlieb
Related Links: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/murder-mountain-marijuana-netflix-humbolt-county-776733/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-harris-10373646/ 
Podcast Writer:  Mindy Duong
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
YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/DPtJgjvYuTU
0:00:31 – Introducing Matt           0:08:35 – Impact on Profession0:14:53 – Badge Story #1 – Burglary Series0:17:41 – Badge Story #2 – Marijuana Murder0:21:29 – Badge Story #3 – Another Marijuana Murder0:28:06 – Break – Albert Mesa and Steve Gottlieb0:29:16 – Badge Story #4 – Prisoners & Home Invasion Robberies0:39:54 – Improving Data Processes0:49:22 – New RMS1:00:05 – Local Law Enforcement Analysis Associations1:07:29 – 1966 Ford Galaxie 5001:11:53 – Word to the World

Episode 00026
Release Date: October 26, 2020
Description: This week we hear from our IACA President herself -- Mary Bertuccelli. In this episode, Mary shares how her father was able to walk into a police department and asked to speak to the Chief to hand in her resume for a job -- and it worked! Mary walks us through how she gained the confidence of officers as a female civilian analyst when assisting on a case to locate a suspect. Mary explains the benefit of networking and connecting with other analysts in the field; it is just as important as developing your technical skills! Jason and Mary also share a moment of appreciation of how different their respective lives would be if certain career decisions weren't made. As IACA President, Mary expresses her gratitude to the numerous committees that keep the IACA running through these difficult times, especially the conference and training committees. Mary encourages all members to vote in this upcoming election which closes on October 31, 2020 as well as how she envisions IACA moving forward. Mary is currently the Crime Analysis Supervisor at the Scottsdale Police Department. 
Names Dropped: Jack Maple, Ed Norris, Eric Konohia, Paul Herman, Paul Bentley, Sally Rawlings, Chris Henningsen, Kelsey Cohen, Mike Winslow, Brittany Willis, Mark Stallo, Noah Fritz, Susan Hammond Whitford, Sean Bair, Dan Helms, Carolyn Cassidy, Adrienne Galbrecht, Manny San Pedro, Christopher Bruce, Kristen Lottman, Kyle Stoker. 
Public Service Announcements:  #Rec10WreckTheTrend
Related Links: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/07/arizona-rock-burglar-sentence/2629175/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-bertuccelli-5aa177151/ 
SEO Keywords: Networking, IACA, Board Member, Leadership, Election, Geographic Profiling, Civilian, Pattern Tracking
Podcast Writer:  Mindy Duong
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
YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/K6RCaWf2VVA

Episode 00025
Release Date: October 19, 2020
Description: Do you choose your career or does your career choose you? In this episode, Yarisa Walsh, investigative analysis extraordinaire and IACA's International Outreach Committee (IOC) Latin America representative, shares the story of how she survived her dangerous upbringing in the Dominican Republic and how it motivated her to seek a career in law enforcement and helping others. Yarisa shares how a bank robbery led to her career in investigations and where she is now in the cybercrimes and financial crimes world; in this segment, she also talks about a case she has been working on for nine years! Yarisa's background and experience bring a unique perspective to law enforcement analysis. Yarisa is currently an Investigative Analyst with TD Bank. 
Names Dropped:  Anne-Laure DelCerro, Carola Jersonsky, Manny San Pedro, Rachel Carson, Kyle Stoker, Sam Steiner
Public Service Announcements:  #Rec10WreckTheTrend, Mary Bertuccelli,  Rhea Gerstenkorn
Related Links: https://aldianews.com/articles/leaders/professionals/al-dia-40-under-forty-honoree-yarisa-walsh/59754
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yariwalsh/ 
Podcast Writer:  Mindy Duong
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
YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/-Qupu8ZTUVo
 
0:00:31 – Introducing Yarisa0:13:30 – Bank Gets Robbed0:21:17 – First Break – Rec 10 Wreck the Trend0:24:04 – Fraud and Cyber Crimes0:39:57 – Advise to Analysts0:46:28 – Second Break – Mary Bertuccelli and Rhea Gerstenkorn0:47:21 – IACA International Outreach Committee1:00:49 – Personal Interests – Czech Republic and Cuba1:04:36 – Word to the World