Episode: 00254 Released on February 17, 2025 Description: In the second episode of the Research Remix series, Jason and Jamie Roush dive into one of the most debated topics in law enforcement analysis—hotspot policing. They explore the evolution of hotspot strategies, from the Kansas City Preventative Patrol experiment to the Minneapolis police exp…

It’s election season for IALEIA, and Jason Elder is joined by Alexander Gulde, IALEIA Elections Chair, to discuss the latest updates. Tune in to learn about the voting process, deadlines, and what to expect from this year’s election. Plus, get the scoop on the upcoming LEIU/IALEIA Annual Training Event in Vancouver, BC! From key agenda topics to sp…

Episode: 00253 Released on February 10, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason sits down with David Gordon, a seasoned law enforcement analyst with 16 years of experience in the field and over 20 years in law enforcement overall. From his early days in military intelligence to his pivotal role in crime analysis, D…

Episode: 00252 Released on February 3, 2025 Description: Hi everyone! Mindy here (as opposed to ChatGPT); this week has been an unprecedented one with (former) IACA President, Amanda Bruner, resigning from the Board and rescinding her membership to the IACA. Jason and I thought it would be a disservice to our listeners if we conducted business as u…

Episode: 00251 Released on January 27, 2025 Description: Join host Jason Elder and special guest Randy Stickley as they dive into the four foundational pillars of critical thinking: courage, intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and humility. In this thought-provoking conversation, Jason and Randy discuss how these principles shape effective int…

Episode: 00250 Released on January 20, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason is joined by Mike Winslow for a "Did You Know?" deep dive segment. Together, they dive into untapped resources that analysts can leverage to improve their workflows, from city GIS data to business license registries and vacation rental m…

Episode: 00249 Released on January 13, 2025 Description: In this week’s episode of Analysts Talk with Jason Elder, we continue the deep dive segment Real Crime All The Time as Nikki North discusses integrating private business cameras into real-time crime centers. Nikki shares practical strategies for engaging local businesses, navigating legal and…

Episode: 248 Released on January 6, 2025 Description: Happy New Year! Join us in this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder as we sit down with Roman West, a seasoned law enforcement analyst with over 35 years of experience. Roman’s journey takes us through the evolution of crime analysis in Australia, from pinboard maps and paper records to sop…

Episode: 247 Released on December 30, 2024 Description: Join us for the 2024 Year-End Review of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder! In this special episode, Jason and co-creator Mindy Duong reflect on the year’s highlights, including new podcast segments, a look back at Words to the World, and updates from the Easter Egg Contest. We also share hilarious…

Episode: 00246 Released on December 23, 2024. Description: Join Jason Elder and Randy Stickley for another deep dive in this engaging Before You Leap episode. This week, Randy builds on the prior discussion about critical thinking and confidence, exploring how analysts articulate assessments and navigate their workplaces. Drawing insights from a su…