Episode: 231 Released on September 16, 2024 Description: NIRO Knowledge and NIRO Crime Analysis creator, Nicholas (Nick) Roy, joins us this week to discuss his unique journey into the analytical and teaching world. From playing around with computers in the 80s, Nick had always had a knack for technology and quick learning. He started his law enforc…

Manalyst card REVOKED. In this IACA Conference Preview episode, some of this year's presenters make their case for why you should attend their session and Charley's beverage choice costs him dearly. 00:21:31 Abigail White 00:40:04 Dr. Kim Rossmo & Lorie Velarde 01:01:00 Austin Rice 01:17:48 TJ Sweet Website: https://www.bdeanalyticsllc.com/cocktail…

Episode: 230 Released on September 9, 2024 Description: In this episode, co-chairs Lisa Marie Morissette and Donna Sita discuss the upcoming IACA Conference in Las Vegas, NV from September 16th to 20th. IACA has once again partnered with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to create this one of a kind event! Lisa Marie and Donna talk about what…

Eric Piza discusses his research, finding ShotSpotter does not increase case clearance rates or decrease crime. Tom Chittum, former COO of ATF and current Vice President from SoundThinking, drops by to respond. Website: https://www.bdeanalyticsllc.com/cocktailsandcrimeanalysis Cocktails & Crime Analysis publishes on YouTube a week before the podcas…

Episode: 229 Released on September 2, 2024 Description: Vanessa Wilson is representing her home country of Jamaica as an advocate for education and analytics. In this episode, Vanessa explains how her agency optimizes analytics to help investigate and reduce crimes, and how her training through the IALEIA’s FIAT program has prepared her for the rol…

Episode: 228 Released on August 26, 2024 Description: Dr. Andrew Wheeler joins Jason to discuss the journey that took him in and out of law enforcement analysis. Whether it is being an analyst, professor, consultant, or worker in the private sector, Andrew remained the same: a data scientist. He also recently wrote a book entitled “Data Science for…

Episode: 00227 Released on August 19, 2024 Description: IACA VP of Administration Annie Mitchell joins Jason for the latest IACA news on the upcoming IACA Conference and Election. She discusses the impact of last year’s conference and explains why there is a cap on attendees at this year’s conference award ceremony. She also gives her reaction to t…

Episode: 226 Released on August 12, 2024 Description: You have probably heard of an internship but what about an externship? In this week’s episode, Stephanie Francois goes over her internship AND externship experiences that helped her in her crime analysis path. Stephanie’s analyst badge story involves helping to solve a robbery case involving fac…

Episode: 00225 Released on August 5, 2024 Description: In episode 2 of Before You Leap, Randy Stickley reviews common biases for law enforcement analysts. Everyone has biases, so it is important to search for potential biases in analytical products. Before you leap, think about bias and double and even triple check that you maintained your objectiv…

It's election season! Kassie, Jason, and Charlie speculate wildly and play armchair IACA president from their barstools. Website: https://www.bdeanalyticsllc.com/cocktailsandcrimeanalysis Podcast version can be found at www.leapodcasts.comVon LEAPodcasts