Center for Intelligence and Crime Analysis (CICA)

FREE Webinar: Courtroom Testimony: How to be a Rock Star Witness When: November 12th, 2024 @ 1200 Eastern Cost: FREE for all attendees Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eZn_atsR

MARCAN 2024 Salary & Benefits Survey + Results Dashboard For all crime and intelligence analysts who work for a US law enforcement agency (at any level), the MARCAN Executive Board invites you to participate in an important survey about your salary, department structure, and benefits. Your responses are completely anonymous and it should take less than 5 minutes to fill out. The dashboard of results can be viewed below and can be used to advocate for raises, position re-classification, additional analysts, and more. From the dashboard, you can view/download the cleaned dataset as well as view the text comments, which have been redacted of any identifying information. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve our collective professional environment. If you have any questions about the survey, you can email the Executive Board at marcan.board@gmail.com. Thank you for your participation! The survey will close at midnight on October 31st, 2024! Please click here to fill out the salary & benefits survey: https://lnkd.in/gCJAZZVk. You can view the dashboard of results here: https://lnkd.in/g5MERW65

Crime analyst position at Arizona State University, with assignment to Mesa Police Department. Check out the link below.

Calling all people interested in presenting at the 2025 LEIU/IALEIA Annual Training, which will be held April 7-11, 2025, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver! Proposals are due November 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM CT. Submittion details and the submission link can be found at: bit.ly/3YoW0wq

Registration is now open for our very popular Social Media Investigative tools course, which will be held on December 12, 2024! This course is tailored for investigators and analysts who work in the public safety sector. Registration closes November 20 or when we reach capacity, so be sure to sign up soon! Enroll today: https://lnkd.in/gZhbxNCV

I had the distinct pleasure of supporting my peers in crime and criminal intelligence analysis field this past week. Sam Houston State University’s, Center for Intelligence and Crime Analysis (CICA) held the second of four distinctive courses that comprise the Crime Analysis Certificate Program for another cohort. The course I had the privilege of presenting was focused on database fundamentals, use of Microsoft Excel, Power Query and the introduction of data visualizations. For some it was old hat, but for others it was an introductory course to statistical analysis as it applied to crime analysis. Focusing on connection to data, cleaning, analysis, and visualization, there was something to takeaway for everyone. The feedback was exceedingly positive, with many participants expressing newfound confidence in their ability to handle complex datasets and storytelling. Storytelling is a key skill that helps analysts translate complex data into actionable intelligence. It allows them to uncover hidden patterns and present their findings in a way that influences decision-making. While AI may be the buzzword of the day, the ability for analysts and commissioned personnel to identify trends, convey insights, and make recommendations, based on their own analysis, is invaluable. For this course iteration, I had the privilege of imparting my skillset in analysis. I have achieved what I have based on the teachings and sharing of professionals such as Christopher Bruce, 💫Dawn Reeby, Matthew Harris, Alex Freberg, Charley Giberti, Andy Kriebel, Debra Piehl, Carlos Barboza, Oz du Soliel, Alli Torban, Jon Acampora, Deb Ashby and many more. I have thoroughly enjoyed my data journey and am very blessed to have had mentors, active and passive, to impart their wisdom. I am a lifelong learner that has found a niche for data analytics in law enforcement, following a career in military intelligence. Thank you Dr. William Wells for the opportunity to impart a fraction of what I’ve learned and been able to employ. I’ve been able to apply a great deal in furtherance of crime analysis for the state of Texas, and look forward to continuing my efforts under the leadership of Sarah H., Hilary Martinez, and Jodie B. Tullos.

Thanks to federal grant funding, there is now no cost to apply for our Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis course! This course is open to personnel currently employed by law enforcement and public safety agencies. Apply by November 8: https://lnkd.in/gNZhN-xc We're looking forward to welcoming Dr. Stephen Coulthart from the University at Albany who will teach participants how to analyze threats, translate concerns into actionable KIQs, and write in BLUF style by creating a memo and conducting a visual briefing.

Evidence-based policing is coming, whether you want it or not. So here's my three-page pitch for police departments to develop police scientists within their ranks, or find willing partners for the role. Why in house talent and not (most) criminologists? Because as I write... "Many academics have been trained in a tradition of researching on the police, not with or for the police." So develop your in-house talent with the help of folk at say The American Society of Evidence-Based Policing, Society of Evidence Based Policing (SEBP), ANZ SEBP - Australia and New Zealand Society of Evidence Based Policing , SEBP-NL (Society of Evidence-Based Policing Nederland) or The Canadian Society of Evidence-Based Policing. This is from a fantastic new publication headed up by Nazmia E.A. Comrie and colleagues at the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office. Full publication here: https://lnkd.in/ee6W_5vK Check out the other great articles. It is full of short, pithy, insightful wisdom from a range of stellar authors, including Maureen Q. McGough, Jim Bueermann, Tamara Herold, Rachel Santos, Darrel Stephens, Ganesha Martin, Gina V. Hawkins, Terry Cherry, Robin Engel, Ph.D., Nola Joyce, Michael Scott and others!

Join Robbery Investigators of Texas (RIOT), November 13 in Houston, for a transformative and dynamic learning experience led by Michele Stuart. Michele is a world class expert of open source intelligence with over 30 years of investigative and training experience. Why Michele Stuart? Proven Expertise: Michele has trained and mentored thousands of professionals nationwide including at the FBI Academy in Quantico and the at the University of Virginia as an Adjunct Professor. Innovative Approach: Michele partnered with the Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security creating “Keeping Kids Safe” training administrators, principals, teachers, SRO’s and parents on the dangers of on-line and social media activity. Industry Leader: Michele was the author for eight years of “Internet FYI” concerning the internet and open source investigations for PI Magazine which is a widely distributed trade publication of the private investigations industry. Don't miss your opportunity to learn from the industry's finest! Sign up today at www.riot-nleccc.org. Go to Symposiums under the Events Tab.

ATTENTION COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS! We invite you to join us for our upcoming webinar event, “Exploring Careers in Criminal Justice.” Topics covered include: SHSU College of Criminal Justice degree program options Internship opportunities Instructions/tips on applying Financial aid options The live web event begins at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024. To register for the webinar, visit: https://lnkd.in/gqXg3Jx9 #shsu #shsucj