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Analyst Talk with Jason Elder is an interview-based audio show where Jason Elder, a former analyst, interviews experts in the Law Enforcement Analysis Profession. The purpose of the show is to document and share stories of the brilliant minds that support law enforcement every day that almost go unnoticed mainstream. We want to share their ”Words to the World.” Each episode features an expert in varying positions of this analytical world, sharing their experiences, work, and passion. These episodes cover various themes and topics that would be beneficial to a variety of audiences – from casual listeners interested in criminal justice topics to students seeking to enter the field to veteran professionals interested in a different perspective of the field; Analyst Talk with Jason Elder has a little something for everyone. Please see the episode descriptions as well as visit our website to get more information on the individual episodes and guests.
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Episode: 00336 Released on September 14, 2026 Description: In the second episode of LEAN: Law Enforcement Analyst Networks, Jason Elder talks with Ben Haiman, Executive Director of the National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety (NAPSPS). Founded in 2025, NAPSPS is building a national network for professional staff working throughout law enforcement and public safety. Ben discusses the association’s focus on professional development, networking, and advocacy, along with the challenges professional staff can face when it comes to inclusion, compensation, leadership opportunities, and having a seat at the decision-making table. Jason and Ben also explore how analysts can move beyond producing reports to become problem solvers, trusted advisors, thought partners, and strategic leaders within their agencies. They discuss why analysts may benefit from connecting outside the traditional crime analysis community and how analysts can contribute their own expertise back to NAPSPS. This episode is part of LEAN: Law Enforcement Analyst Networks, connecting analysts with the associations, communities, and professional networks that support their growth. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops: Dr. Jessica Herbert Public Service Announcements: Kristi Barletta (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-kristi-barletta-the-leading-without-authority-analyst/) Brian Napolitano (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-brain-napolitano-the-legend-of-tomorrow/) Megan Cruz (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-megan-cruz-from-burnout-to-leadership/) Related Links: https://napsps.org/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-rethinking-crime-analyst-hiring-with-dr-jessica-herbert/ Association(s) Mentioned: NAPSPS Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: ben.haiman@napsps.org ;https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-ben-haiman/ Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n6x7y9hb3689mgrv/BenHaimenNAPSPS_transcript.pdf Podcast Writer: 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 X: @leapodcasts 00:00:25 - Introducing Ben 00:03:15 - What is the National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety? 00:14:34 - Are professional staff treated as second-class citizens? 00:24:04 - Analyst roles, standardization, and organizational culture 00:28:56 - Why law enforcement analysts should consider NAPSPS 00:31:54 - How analysts can contribute to the association 00:40:04 - "Professional staff are..."
Episode: 00335 Released on September 7, 2026 Description: Welcome to the first episode of JAM: Jason and Mindy on Analyst Talk! After years of talking about doing a show together, Jason Elder and Mindy Yoon finally make it happen. In this quarterly series, Jason and Mindy discuss what’s on their minds in law enforcement analysis: what’s their jam, what’s not their jam, and whatever else comes up along the way. In this inaugural episode, Jason argues that analysts may be neglecting one of their most important clients: themselves. Jason and Mindy discuss using automation, dashboards, repeatable processes, and proactive analysis to make analysts more efficient and better prepared to serve everyone else. Then the conversation moves to farmers markets, crime prevention, situational awareness, and whether problem-oriented policing (POP) has lost some of its prominence even though many of its principles remain embedded in modern policing and crime analysis. Finally, things get a little less serious as Jason and Mindy discuss their personal “jams,” ’90s music, Pokémon, Titanic, Pulp Fiction, and Mindy’s theory that Titanic might actually be a time-travel movie. It’s law enforcement analysis, professional discussion, random rabbit holes, and plenty of jam. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops: Dawn Reeby , Julie Wartell , Jeff Asher , Herman Goldstein , Sean Bair Public Service Announcements: Kristi Barletta (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-kristi-barletta-the-leading-without-authority-analyst/) Brian Napolitano (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-brain-napolitano-the-legend-of-tomorrow/) Megan Cruz (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-megan-cruz-from-burnout-to-leadership/) Related Links: https://popcenter.asu.edu/ Closing Time by Semisonic https://youtu.be/xGytDsqkQY8?si=7B_ZXfEJdaSy_1e3 Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: leapodcasts@gmail.com Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j6q2wxjqeafnthep/JAM01_transcript.pdf Podcast Writer: Podcast Researcher: Theme Song: Recorded by Michael Ramir C. Year 2001. https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/funk/ Voice from https://elevenlabs.io/ Official 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 X: @leapodcasts 00:00:50 - Introducing JAM 00:04:44 - The analyst as their own client 00:15:18 - Farmers markets, jam, and the analyst brain that never turns off 00:27:18 - Is problem-oriented policing losing its popularity? 00:36:13 - What was your jam? Music and the ’90s 00:48:51 - Next JAM: Flock cameras and ATAC 00:49:48 - The difficult art of ending a conversation
Episode: 00334 Released on August 31, 2026 Description: Amy O’Neill didn’t set out to become a law enforcement analyst. After earning a geography degree, a temporary opportunity with Humberside Police introduced her to intelligence analysis and launched a career spanning tactical analysis, major investigations, leadership, and the UK’s National Crime Agency. In this episode, Amy discusses how geography and mapping shaped her analytical approach, including her Analyst Badge Story involving a prolific burglary group and an investigation that resulted in significant prison sentences. She also reflects candidly on a difficult transition into leadership, what she learned from the experience, and why failure ultimately helped make her a stronger leader. Amy also shares the story behind the revitalized IALEIA UK Chapter, its rapid growth, and an ambitious goal of hosting an international symposium by 2030. Her advice? Say yes to opportunities even when they’re uncomfortable but learn when to say no to the “can you just…” requests. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops: Zoe Chenier , Bridget , Jon Larkin , Sophia Kwong Public Service Announcements: Zoe Chenier (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-zoe-chenier-%e2%80%93-the-australian-retail-crime-analyst/) Svetlana Gubin (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-svetlana-gubin-the-power-of-math/) Erica Logan (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-erica-logan-veterans-in-analysis/) Related Links: https://www.humberside.police.uk/ https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/ IALEIA UK Chapter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ialeia-united-kingdom-chapter/ Hanoi Burglary - https://www.ourwatchmember.org.uk/Alerts/A/467498 Association(s) Mentioned: IALEIA Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: unitedkingdom@ialeia.org, https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-o-506b42273/ Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4mfj8qpwk4ccdywm/AmyONeill_transcript.pdf Podcast Writer: 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 X: @leapodcasts 00:00:25 - Introducing Amy 00:02:22 - Discovering law enforcement analysis by accident 00:06:17 - Improving processes with Excel and pivot tables 00:11:08 - Becoming an intelligence analyst 00:14:20 - Strategic analysis and violent crime trends 00:15:58 - Analyst Badge Story: Operation Isobar 00:28:32 - Leaving Humberside for the National Crime Agency 00:33:19 - Returning as a leader and learning through failure 00:40:33 - Building the IALEIA UK Chapter 00:47:45 - Career advice: Say yes to opportunities 00:50:13 - Crafting, creativity, and life outside analysis 00:53:05 - Words to the World
Episode: 00333 Released on August 24, 2026 Description: What motivates police officers to embrace proactive and evidence-based policing? In Episode 6 of Research Remix, Jason Elder and Jamie Roush examine a 2025 study by Peterson, Lum, and Koper exploring the factors that influence officers’ proactive policing activities. Jason and Jamie discuss the importance of organizational culture, supervisor expectations, training, experience, rewards, and accountability, and why simply telling officers to “be proactive” may not be enough. The conversation also turns to the role of law enforcement analysts. From developing analytical products that guide proactive deployments to evaluating whether an initiative actually worked, analysts can help turn research into practice. The episode also explores professional development for analysts, the value of gaining experience outside a single analytical specialty, and why organizations need to give analysts room to experiment, learn, and occasionally make mistakes. Research Remix takes academic research and asks the question that matters to working analysts: What does this mean for us? 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.] Get to know more about Jamie by listening to his episode on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jamie-roush-the-aha-moment-analyst/ Name Drops: Public Service Announcements: Related Links: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10986111251353521 https://americansebp.org/ Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: jamielroush@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roush-5b399967/ Transcript: Podcast Writer: 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 X: @leapodcasts 00:00:25 - Introducing Jamie 00:01:09 – What motivates proactive policing? 00:08:08 – Culture, leadership, and organizational support 00:13:25 – How analysts can support proactive policing 00:17:05 – Evaluation, professional development, and data-informed policing 00:20:35 – Specialization vs. broader analyst experience
Episode: 00332 Released on August 17, 2026 Description: Matt Lambert has spent his career exploring where law enforcement analysis can take him from local crime analysis and federal contract support to geospatial data science and eventually supervising an analytical unit. In this episode, Matt joins host Jason Elder to discuss his unconventional path into the profession, his analyst badge story involving a years-long indecent exposure series, and what he learned when he moved from doing analytical work to leading the people who do it. Matt shares lessons from supervising analysts, including adapting to different personalities and learning styles, delegating work you know you could do yourself, advocating for analysts, building trust, creating a strong unit culture, and recognizing the qualities that help analysts thrive. Matt also offers advice for aspiring analysts trying to break into an increasingly competitive profession and explains why one principle has followed him throughout his career: always be a student of what you do. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.] This episode also contains the ever so funny segment Sh*t You Hear in the Office; as always, have one (or more) to share? Hit us up!~ Amanda Sienkiewicz (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-amanda-sienkiewicz-from-coca-cola-dreams-to-crime-scenes/) Steve Walter (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-steve-walter-rooted-in-oceanside-with-longevity-and-leadership/) Victoria Curtis (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-victoria-curtis-from-air-force-nerd-to-crime-analyst-intern/ Jennifer Scavotto (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-jennifer-scavotto-from-calls-to-cases-to-command/) Name Drops: Amanda Bunger , Kevin Armstrong Public Service Announcements: Zoe Chenier (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-zoe-chenier-%e2%80%93-the-australian-retail-crime-analyst/) Svetlana Gubin (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-svetlana-gubin-the-power-of-math/) Erica Logan (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-erica-logan-veterans-in-analysis/) Related Links: https://fsafederal.com/ https://www.tempe.gov/government/police https://chandlerazpd.gov/ Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lambert-matt/ Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/64m65vqe5pwie5w2/MattLambert_transcript.pdf Podcast Writer: 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 X: @leapodcasts 00:00:25 - Introducing Matt 00:02:11 - Discovering the crime analysis profession 00:08:33 - Analyst Badge Story: The Roosevelt Exposer 00:17:08 - Leaving local law enforcement and finding the way back 00:20:53 - Becoming an analyst supervisor 00:24:23 - Delegating and transitioning from doer to leader 00:30:40 - Coaching different personalities and learning styles 00:34:25 - Advocating for analysts and giving them a seat at the table 00:43:41 - Advice for breaking into the profession 00:46:56 - Sh*t You Hear in the Office 00:54:41 - Words to the World
Episode: 00331 Released on August 10, 2026 Description: What does an investigative analyst actually do? In this episode, Jason sits down with Vanessa Martinovici, Criminal Intelligence Analyst with the Rocky Mountain Information Network (RMIN), to discuss her journey from discovering the profession during a college internship to supporting complex investigations across the western United States. Vanessa explains how Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) support agencies with specialized analytical services, why investigative analysts have become indispensable in the digital evidence era, and how analysts contribute to child abuse, organized retail crime, and transnational investigations. She also shares insights into the Arizona Law Enforcement Analyst Academy, the growing specialization within the profession, and why stepping outside your comfort zone is essential for career growth. The conversation concludes with an important discussion on online child safety and the emerging challenges posed by AI-generated child sexual abuse material. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops: Cassidy Richardson , Kris Mayes , Dr. Jessica Herbert , Mike and Brittany Winslow Public Service Announcements: Zoe Chenier (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-zoe-chenier-%e2%80%93-the-australian-retail-crime-analyst/) Svetlana Gubin (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-svetlana-gubin-the-power-of-math/) Erica Logan (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-erica-logan-veterans-in-analysis/) Related Links: https://www.riss.net/centers/rmin/ https://www.aacaonline.org/ https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-kris-mayes-announces-results-organized-retail-theft-task-force Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-m-36b01223a/ Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sbx59bn4gatuzbff/VanessaMartinovici_transcript.pdf Podcast Writer: 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 X: @leapodcasts 00:00:25 - Introducing Vanessa 00:02:25 - Discovering law enforcement analysis through an internship 00:07:10 - Analyst Badge Story: Romanian organized retail crime and EBT fraud investigation 00:15:31 - Joining the Rocky Mountain Information Network (RMIN) 00:18:41 - What RISS is and how it supports law enforcement 00:23:53 - How agencies request analytical support 00:28:31 - Common misconceptions about RISS 00:34:10 - Analyst Badge Story: Child abuse investigation through digital evidence 00:45:24 - Types of law enforcement analysts and increasing specialization 00:57:11 - Arizona Law Enforcement Analyst Academy 01:07:05 - Advice for analysts 01:08:17 - Personal interest: Learning to shoot firearms 01:11:15 - Words to the World: AI-generated child exploitation concerns
Episode: 00330 Released on August 3, 2026 Description: What happens when you review 850 analytical job postings spanning nearly three years? Dr. Jessica Herbert did exactly that, and what she found should make every law enforcement leader rethink how they hire analysts. In this episode, Jason and Jessica discuss the disconnect between job postings and the actual work today's analysts perform. They examine why many agencies continue recycling outdated job descriptions, why technical skills like SQL and Python are often overlooked, and how organizations should rethink hiring, onboarding, and professional development. Whether you're hiring your first analyst, managing an established crime analysis unit, or planning your own career, this conversation provides practical guidance on preparing the analytical workforce for the future. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.] Get to know more about Jessica by listening to his episodes on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dr-jessica-herbert-idea-to-impact/ Name Drops: Deborah Osborne Public Service Announcements: Chris Mason (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-chris-mason-the-silver-lining-analy Abigail W. (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-abigail-w-%e2%80%93-the-storytelling-analyst/) st/) Related Links: Website: www.asbatracoaching.com for all things coaching leadership and people Substack: https://drjessicaherbert.substack.com/ Website: https://asbatra.com/ Access to the first white paper: asbatra.com/from-my-desk Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: www.linkedin.com/in/drjessicaherbert, jessica@analyticsbyidea.com, Instagram: @asbatracoach Transcript: Podcast Writer: 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 X: @leapodcasts 00:00:25 - Introducing Jessica 00:04:03 - The biggest disconnects between job postings and real analyst work 00:11:02 - Why agencies overlook technical skills like SQL and Python 00:16:24 - Hiring for skills versus hiring for organizational fit 00:27:08 - Modern interviewing for analytical positions 00:35:39 - Specialist or generalist? Defining the analyst role 00:49:12 - Why analysts need SOPs and documented workflows 00:58:24 - How analytical positions evolve or disappear 01:05:08 - Who should lead change in the profession? 01:09:21 - Final thoughts and how to connect with Jessica
Episode: 00329 Released on July 27, 2026 Description: Can numbers really tell the truth, or can they tell any story we want them to? In this episode of Before You Leap, Jason Elder and Randy Stickley tackle one of the most misunderstood aspects of intelligence and crime analysis: the interpretation of numbers. The discussion explores why percentages can create a false sense of certainty, the difference between confidence and probability, how statistics can unintentionally mislead decision-makers, and why analysts must think beyond the spreadsheet. They also discuss forecasting versus estimation, the importance of data governance, communicating uncertainty, and why every analyst should consider how their work may ultimately be interpreted or even defended in court. If you've ever presented crime trends, intelligence assessments, or statistical reports, this conversation will change the way you think about numbers. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.] Get to know more about Randy by listening to his episodes on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-randy-stickley-the-self-promoter/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/?s=BeforeYouLeap Name Drops: Public Service Announcements: Abigail W. (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-abigail-w-%e2%80%93-the-storytelling-analyst/) Chris Mason (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-chris-mason-the-silver-lining-analyst/) Related Links: Rethinking Thought https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ82G1PL/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk Sherman Kent – Words of Estimative Probability https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Words_of_estimative_probability Association(s) Mentioned: IALEA Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: randall.c.stickleyii@gmail.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-stickley-36b0a5109/ Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gmh3f9qnbr68neg6/BYL13_transcript.pdf Podcast Writer: 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 X: @leapodcasts 00:00:25 - Introducing Randy 00:01:30 - Why numbers can be misleading 00:04:20 - False precision and confidence vs. probability 00:11:25 - How decision-makers interpret statistics 00:18:30 - Federal vs. local use of probability assessments 00:19:45 - Crime analysis, data governance, and trend interpretation 00:24:45 - Before You Leap: "Numbers can say anything"
Analyst Talk with Jason Elder is an interview-based audio show where Jason Elder, a former analyst, interviews experts in the Law Enforcement Analysis Profession. The purpose of the show is to document and share stories of the brilliant minds that support law enforcement every day that almost go unnoticed mainstream. We want to share their ”Words to the World.” Each episode features an expert in varying positions of this analytical world, sharing their experiences, work, and passion. These episodes cover various themes and topics that would be beneficial to a variety of audiences – from casual listeners interested in criminal justice topics to students seeking to enter the field to veteran professionals interested in a different perspective of the field; Analyst Talk with Jason Elder has a little something for everyone. Please see the episode descriptions as well as visit our website to get more information on the individual episodes and guests.
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