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Episode: 00201 Released on March 4, 2024 Description: In this episode, Emily Blackburn discusses her process with CompStat then walks us through how she help create the prototype of what was to become a gun/ballistic database for her agency. Emily's badge story pertains to her use of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to help solve an investigation, and what the best practices are to enter in useful data that will help get matches (spoilers: add the ballistic info, not just gun!). Emily has experience testifying on behalf of ballistic data and toured the country to give lessons on the benefits of NIBIN. Emily is currently a senior public safety analyst for the CAP Index. 
This episode contains the fan-favorite segment, Sh*t You Hear in the Office. Got one to share? Let us know at leapodcasts@gmail.com or comments on any of our social media accounts and YouTube Channel! Brennan Long (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-brennan-long-crypto-formula/) Patricia Potter (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-patricia-potter-the-analyst-poet/)Drew Dasher (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dr-andrew-drew-dasher-%c2%a0voodoo-puzzles/) Josh Todd (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-josh-todd-the-adirondack-analyst/) Darin Lee (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-darin-lee-get-your-foot-in-the-door/)
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:  Lindsay Maier (00:27:46), Kurt Smith (00:37:27), Sean Bair (00:41:56)
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:  https://www.slmpd.org/https://www.atf.gov/firearms/national-integrated-ballistic-information-network-nibinhttps://capindex.com/ Office v Acorn  https://youtu.be/NKmnJgXyZpU?si=VslIJAUhEG6AlVPd 
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-blackburn-0879878
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4rkt98/EmilyBlackburn_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Emily00:03:56 – Medicaid Fraud00:07:24 – ABS: NIBIN00:25:22 – Hiring00:29:43 – Break: Charlie Giberti & Mandy Krueger 00:30:46 – University of Missouri & Cap Index00:39:14 – Smart Policing Grant00:41:56 – LEA Software 00:43:53 –  Sh*t You Hear in the Office00:55:07 – Personal Interests:  Fortnite and the Search for Aim Like Idaho00:57:19 – Words to the World
 

2024 IACA Mentor Update with Mike Jackson Released on February 28, 2024 Description: Mike Jackson, chair of IACA’s Analyst Mentoring Program (AMP), joins Jason to discuss the history and what’s new with the mentoring program. Mike is actively recruiting mentors and searching for AMP’s slogan. Visit https://www.iaca.net/analyst-mentoring-program-amp- for more information or email mentoring@iaca.net with questions or suggestions.
Have a story to share as either a mentor or mentee?  Email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com. 
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:  Matt Douglas (00:2:39), Sally Rawlings (00:05:05), Jennifer Loper/Ashley Hood/John Softley/Nicholas Butler (00:09:46), Christopher Bruce (00:10:42), John Ng (00:21:26)
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00:00:17 – Introduction Mike00:01:32 – Purpose of mentor committee00:05:46 – When Mike Jackson Joined Committee00:12:25 – The Plan to Change00:19:00 – Mentor00:32:41 – Final Thoughts

Episode: 00200 Released on February 26, 2024  Description: Welcome to our 200th episode! In this corner, we got a guy who knows how to get a TKO (technical knockout) with his TKO (tackle known offenders) program: Kurt Smith! And in this corner, you know him, you love him, your host, Jason Elder! [ding ding] Thank you everyone for all your support and we hope you enjoy this exciting episode. 
In this episode, Kurt Smith discusses his transition from the military to a sworn officer to a crime analyst to the ArcGIS guy. Kurt is a man ahead of his time, optimizing technology in the early 90s to investigate and close cases. His badge story involves putting himself in the mind of a suspected rapist and murderer to retrace the potential steps. Kurt's intuition uncovered additional leads to the case that ultimately lead to the apprehension of the offender. While this doesn't bring back lost loved ones, Kurt hope that these case closures would bring some peace to the surviving families. Kurt has since moved into consulting work after an impressive career in law enforcement and analysis. He, along with other well-known analysts in the field, paved the way for aspiring 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 $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops:  Mark Stallo (00:03:23), Pat Drummy (00:04:49), Sean Bair (00:05:10), Deena Bowman  (00:13:08), Andy Mills (00:17:56), Nancy Lavigne/Julie Wartell/Liz Groff/Jim Bueermann (00:20:29), Phil Mielke (00:23:18), Amy Varela (00:32:42), Chris Catren (00:33:09), Molli Duker (00:41:06), Noah Fritz (00:47:17), Jeff Vandersip (00:47:38), Darcy Brown (00:48:18), John Beck (01:04:28)
Public Service Announcements: Mark Stallo (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/mark-stallo-%e2%80%93-the-visionary/) Jeff Vandersip (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/jeffrey-vandersip-the-crackerjack-analyst/)
Related Links:  https://www.sandiego.gov/policehttps://www.sdsheriff.gov/ https://portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resourcecenter/RIC/Publications/cops-w0047-pub.pdf https://www.esri.com/en-us/industries/law-enforcement/overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Albert_Gardner 
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00:00:17 – Introducing Kurt00:12:35 – 1995 San Diego Issues00:21:29 – Redlands00:30:26 – CAD Implementation00:35:34 – Break: Mark Stallo & Jeff Vandersip00:37:50 – San Diego Sheriff’s Department00:45:05 – Tackling Known Offenders (TKO)00:49:41 – ABS:  Homicide Close to the House 01:03:14 – Consulting01:05:37– LEA Still Struggling 01:09:53 – Words to the World

Episode: 00199 Released on February 19, 2024 Description: In this episode, Mandy Krueger shares the unique crimes in her jurisdiction as she moved from one state to another, and how she navigated into the profession after graduation. Mandy's badge story involves a homicide case where she played a pivotal role in identifying the suspect. She gives her perspective on working at a Real Time Crime Centers, working from home, and organizing large cases. Mandy is currently an analyst with the Ogden (UT) Police Department.
This episode contains the fan-favorite segment “Don't Be That Analyst”!Christopher Herrmann (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-chris-herrmann-beyond-the-dots/) Randy Stickley (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-randy-stickley-the-self-promoter/) Christine Talley (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-christine-talley-the-passion-driven-analyst/) Richard Kilburn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-rich-kilburn-the-serial-researcher/)Rachael Songalewski (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-rachael-songalewski-leading-with-intention/) 
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. Mary Lindahl (00:03:05), Erin Wickersham (00:04:15), Steve Gottlieb (00:13:10), Julie Wartell (00:18:42), 
Public Service Announcements: Erin Wickersham (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-erin-wickersham-the-saucy-analyst/) Patrick Baldwin (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/patrick-baldwin-snake-bit-by-technology/) 
Related Links:  https://marymount.edu/academics/college-of-sciences-and-humanities/school-of-social-and-behavioral-sciences/graduate-programs/forensic-legal-psychology-m-a/ https://www.amazon.com/Crime-analysis-first-report-arrest/dp/0963477307 https://www.iaca.net/assets/Training-Files/Problem%20Analysis%20Flier%20-%20VCAN%20-%20November%20%202023.pdf 
https://www.oshkoshpd.com/ 
https://ogdencity.com/271/Police-Department 
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA, IALEIA
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandykrueger
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mp79cn/MandyKrueger_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Mandy00:04:04 – Forensic Psychology00:10:52 – Oshkosh PD00:23:10 – State of Utah, Commerce Division00:34:17 – Break: Erin Wickersham & Patrick Baldwin00:35:20 – Ogden PD00:41:23 – Real Time Crime Center00:42:51 – ABS: Gang Homicide00:51:58 – Working from Home00:56:40 – Organizing Large Cases01:05:42 – Don’t Be That Analyst01:13:43 – Personal Interests:  Skiing  01:18:55 – Words to the World

Episode: 00198 Released on February 12, 2024 Description: Get into the ACTION of crime analysis and learn about the MAGIC that happens behind the scenes. In this episode, Patrick Baldwin shares how he helped make Sin City a safer place through his efforts in task forces and counterterrorism initiatives. Jason and Patrick discuss the benefits and gripes about COMPSTAT and how automated dashboards simply cannot replace a living, critically-thinking analyst. Patrick brings his Chicago-born wit and humor into this episode, recounting his analytical adventures in a whimsical fashion. Patrick has since retired with his family in the Midwest but continues to spread the good word of crime analysis as a consultant with Evidence Based Crime Analytics, and hopes to one day better explain to his kiddos that daddy wasn't a cop, but something more.  
QUESTION: What do you prefer? The heat or the cold, and why? Let us know in the comments!
We at LEAPodcasts hope you all had a wonderful Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day weekend, and Superbowl weekend!
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:  Michael Maltz (00:02:15, 00:24:31), Tamara Herold (00:16:53), Carl Walters (00:26:13), Gina Fackrell (01:01:37)
Public Service Announcements: Albert Mesa (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/albert-mesa-the-connection/ )Angela Backer-Hines (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/angela-backer-hines-the-certified-expert/) 
Related Links:  https://www.lvmpd.com/https://www.lvmpd.com/about/bureaus/homeland-security/southern-nevada-counter-terrorism-center-snctc 
Tamara Herold’s book:  https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Criminal-Justice-Practice-Process/dp/1071848984 
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA,IALEIA
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-baldwin-32b79b15a 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7ifb7d/PatrickBaldwin_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Patrick00:05;34 – From Grad School00:11:58 – Vegas Problems00:26:40 – Comstat Today & MAGIC00:33:30 – Break: Albert Mesa & Angela Backer-Hines00:34:43 – Managing00:44:27 – Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center00:46:47 – Justifying the Unit00:54:02 – Wisconsin01:01:51 – Hiring01:05:57 – Words to the World

Episode: 00197 Released on February 5, 2024 Description: College Football plays such a significant role for this week’s guest that it even plays into interviewing crime analyst applicants. Mandy Calley joins us to discuss rebooting a crime analysis unit, the importance of teamwork, and how proud she is of her analysts. Mandy’s badge story is on how her unit assisted in identifying a small detail involving a murder suspect that helped in a big way. Mandy is the Crime Analysis Unit and Uniform Crime Reporting Supervisor for Clay County Sheriff's Office in Florida.
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:  Connie Martin/Michelle Snow (00:38:19), Sean Bair (00:57:28)
Public Service Announcements: 
Michelle Snow (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-michele-snow-the-analyst-with-a-gun/) Couple Fight with Mark Stallo (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/mark-stallo-%e2%80%93-the-visionary/) 
Related Links:  https://www.claysheriff.com/ 
Starting Vehicles with USB - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmqEVVWIW2E Sean Bair’s Guide to Hiring a Law Enforcement Analyst (https://www.leapodcasts.com/p/hiring-guide/)
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA, FCIAAVendor(s) Mentioned: Central SquareContact: mcalley@claysheriff.comTranscript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4kxnmn/MandyCallie_transcript.pdf Podcast Writer: Mindy DuongPodcast 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
00:00:17 – Introducing Mandy00:11:40 – Management Degree00:14:55 – Theft at Cell Towers & Construction Sites00:29:39 – Break:  Michelle Snow & Mark Stallo00:30:54 – ABS:  Homicide00:36:36 – Starting a Unit00:45:52 – Hiring01:03:42 – Personal Interest: College Football and Sports Mom01:07:08 – Words to the World

Episode: 00196 Released on January 29, 2024 Description: Law enforcement is a family business for Amanda Schenk and her family, and luck would have it that her dad worked with some great analysts that made it easier for him to support her when she said she didn’t want to be an officer. Amanda took time to build out her resume and experience, gaining a multitude of experience around analytics before applying to analyst positions and being a successful applicant. Amanda provides tips for those looking to break into the field with limited experience beyond the usual volunteering or interning route. Amanda’s badge story involves a case where she helped identify suspects who were using their phones in a surveillance video. Amanda is currently a product manager for PenLink. 
This episode features the segment Favorite First Jobs. Have a favorite first job you’d like to share with us? Let us know at leapodcasts@gmail.com or leave a comment on any of our social media accounts or YouTube channel! Amanda Bruner (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-amanda-bruner-finding-your-purpose/) Andrew Huellmeier (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-andrew-huellemeier-for-country-for-family/) Sabrina Potts (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-sabrina-potts-kill-them-with-kindness/) Chris Hermann (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-chris-herrmann-beyond-the-dots/) Christine Talley (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-christine-talley-the-passion-driven-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:  Special Thanks to Adeel Khamisa for suggesting and introducing Amanda.
Public Service Announcements: CCAA Conference (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/2024-ccaa-conference-overview/) Dawn Clausius (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dawn-clausius-the-well-rounded-analyst/) 
Related Links:  https://www.surreypolice.ca/https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/https://www.penlink.com/ 
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Vendor(s) Mentioned: PenLink
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-schenk-b8a61a212/Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wj5h8k/AmandaSchenk_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Amanda00:05:30 – Starting in Records 00:13:46 – Finally Becoming an Analyst 00:19:12 – ABS:  Identifying Suspects in a Video00:30:25 – Break:  CCAA Conference & Dawn Clausius00:32:07 – Royal Mounted Canadian Police00:39:34 – Penlink00:49:26 – Hiring & Advice00:59:06 – Favorite First Jobs01:08:14 – Personal Interest: NFL Football01:10:42 – Words to the World

Episode: 00195 Released on January 22, 2024 Description: In this episode, Erika Wiles shares her experience moving across the country to pursue a career in law enforcement analysis, and how a supervisor encouraged and mentored her to be the type of analyst and supervisor she is today. Erika’s badge story involves an ankle bracelet and a homicide in a neighboring jurisdiction with her having the opportunity to testify. Erika provides her perspective on what makes an applicant stand out during an interview, then concludes with advice to aspiring analysts regarding training and the hiring process. Erika is currently a Crime Analyst III for the Akron 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:  Heath Grant (00:03:45), Stacey Snow (00:08:32), Ericka Jackson/Carolyn Cassidy (00:12:25), Jim Mallard (00:14:37), Mary Craige (00:40:48), Dr. Eric Jefferis/Dr. Dave Licate (00:51:48)
Public Service Announcements: Jim Mallard (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jim-mallard-the-analyst-in-the-shadows/) CCAA Conference (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/2024-ccaa-conference-overview/) 
Related Links:  http://www.akronohio.govhttps://www.venturasheriff.org/ https://www.gainesville.org/249/Police-Department 
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA
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Contact: ewiles@akronohio.govTranscript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ehr8in/ErikaWiles_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Erika00:05:07 – Ventura 00:11:43 – Gainesville 00:15:40 – Akron 00:19:37 – ABS: Ankle Monitoring & Homicide 00:29:47 – Hiring00:30:42 – Break:  Jim Mallard & CCAA Conference 00:46:35 – Advice00:53:33 – Personal Interest:  Beaches 00:59:17 – Words to the World

Episode: 00194 Released on January 15, 2024 Description:
Learning doesn't stop after your degree, or even your second or third. In this episode, Alexander (Alex) Gulde shares his academic journey and how he ultimately decided on law enforcement analytics as his chosen profession after many years of working in policy research and writing which had a myriad of transferable skills. For example, Alex loves reading and writing, which was helpful in his role in policy and management analysis, and transferred nicely into an intelligence analyst role at the fusion center. Alex is heavily invested in the law enforcement analysis training programs in Florida and has taught a variety of topics related to public safety formally at academic institutions and through professional associations. His analyst badge story involves the administrative analysis needed for the merger of multiple departments. Alex is currently a senior crime intelligence analyst for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Fusion Center and is a certified analyst through multiple reputable professional entities.  
All opinions expressed are that of the podcast guest and do not reflect the opinion of any other person, agency, or entity. 
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 Pfohl (00:24:05), Kyle Christensen (00:36:02), 
Public Service Announcements: CCAA Conference (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/2024-ccaa-conference-overview/) Michele Snow (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-michele-snow-the-analyst-with-a-gun/) 
Related Links:  https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Analyst-Academyhttps://myfwc.com/https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Officer-Requirements/How-to-Become-an-Instructor.aspx https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/About-Us https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2012/6/26/fwc_to_merge_with_ot 
Association(s) Mentioned: IALEIA, IACA
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergulde/ Transcript:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/t89pvv/AlexanderGulde_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Alex00:09:08 – Fish & Wildlife & Analyst Academy00:10:53 – ABS:  Administrative Analysis on Departments Merger00:24:49 – FDLE00:29:13 – Break:  CCAA Conference & Michele Snow00:30:47 – LE Instructor Certification00:41:02 – Local Level Documentation00:47:33 – Education00:59:11 – IALEIA01:01:38 – Personal Interest:  Reading01:02:33 – Words to the World

Episode: 00193 Released on January 8, 2024 Description: Heather Fairburn has a fire burning within her to help make the world a better place through her power as a law enforcement analyst. In this episode, Heather shares how her myriad of experiences through internships and analytical positions have helped shape her into a more well-rounded analyst, and what aspiring analysts should focus on to get the most out of any experience they come by. Heather’s badge story involves her meticulous note taking and organization skills to identify emerging patterns and led to the capture of a habitual offender. 
This episode contains the segment “Sh*t You Hear in the Office” – have one you want to share? Let us know at leapodcasts@gmail.com or leave a comment on any of our social media platforms! 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/)Karie Nordland (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-karie-nordland-the-record-setter/)Brianne Fenton (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-brianne-fenton-the-outwork-them-analyst/) Jessica Herbert (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dr-jessica-herbert-idea-to-impact/) 
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: Erin Wickersham (00:50:09)
Public Service Announcements: Erin Wickersham (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-erin-wickersham-the-saucy-analyst/) CCAA Conference (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/2024-ccaa-conference-overview/) 
Related Links:  https://www.chesterfield.gov/941/Police https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Analyst-Academy/FLEAA/FLEAAhttps://coloradosprings.gov/police-department https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FFC/NWFFC.aspxhttps://whatsmyname.app/https://www.ancestry.com/ https://springscaps.org/ 
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA
Vendor(s) Mentioned: 
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherfa/Transcript:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bmsfyb/heatherFairburn_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Heather00:04:23 – Internship00:11:05 – Northwest Florida Fusion Center00:23:48 – Virginia is for Heather00:33:00 – Break:  Erin Wickersham & CCAA Conference00:34:51 – ABS:  Indecent Exposure 00:51:12 – OSINT00:58:57 – Training01:00:44 – Job Search01:07:31 – Sh*t You Hear in the Office01:13:05 – Words to the World