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  1. 3D AGO

    Analyst Talk - Catching Up with Dawn - Where AI Fits in LE Analysis Today

    Episode: 00305 Released on February 9, 2026 Description: Many crime analysts are uncertain which AI tools are appropriate, useful, or even relevant to their role. In the fifth installment of Catching Up with Dawn, Dawn Reeby breaks down where artificial intelligence actually fits in crime analysis by focusing on practical tools analysts can use today. The conversation walks through specific examples involving ChatGPT, NotebookLM, and other AI-assisted platforms for tasks like creating cheat sheets, drafting policies, organizing meeting notes, developing roll-call videos, and communicating outcomes to leadership. Dawn also reminds listeners that Excel was once viewed with skepticism and is now standard in analytical work, reinforcing that AI is not a replacement for analysts but another evolution in the toolkit. Throughout the discussion, the emphasis remains on analyst judgment, review, and ethics, showing how AI supports stronger, more efficient analysis rather than replacing it. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] Get to know more about Dawn by listening to her episodes on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dawn-reeby-the-ceo-analyst/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/?s=catching%20up%20with%20dawn  Name Drops: Public Service Announcements: Podcast Listener Feedback Survey. To complete, click here. Related Links: https://dawnreeby.podia.com/ https://dawnreeby.podia.com/ai-micro-training-series-for-crime-analysts Other AI podcasts: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-before-you-leap-navigate-ai-without-losing-tradecraft/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-ai-as-a-collaborator-debbie-osborne-s-book-writing-process/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-dr-andreas-olligschlaeger-ai-is-challenging-not-replacing/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-real-crime-all-the-time-ai-is-a-lead/ Association(s) Mentioned:  Vendor(s) Mentioned: ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, NotebookLM Contact: reach me at Dawn@excellenceinanalytics.com,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnreeby/   Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/txpxn36k24h6ch9h/Dawn05_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

    35 min

  2. FEB 2

    Analyst Talk - Before You Leap - Navigate AI Without Losing Tradecraft

    Episode: 00304 Released on February 2, 2026 Description: New tools often arrive faster than the discipline needed to use them well. Randy Stickley returns for another installment of Before You Leap to examine how artificial intelligence is entering analytic workflows and what analysts must consider before relying on it. The discussion explores AI hallucinations, large language models, writing and research augmentation, and the enduring role of human judgment in law enforcement analysis. Through real-world examples, cognitive illusions, and courtroom implications, this episode outlines where AI can support analysts, where it can mislead them, and why tradecraft, validation, and critical thinking must remain firmly in the driver’s seat. 🎧 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: Ryan Kapaun (00:05:56), Dr. Andreas Olligschlaeger (00:22:00), Christopher Cruz/Debbie Osborne (00:26:51) Public Service Announcements: Podcast Listener Feedback Survey. To complete, click here. Related Links:  Rethinking Thought https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ82G1PL/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk https://www.amazon.com/Intelligence-Secrets-Mark-M-Lowenthal/dp/1544325061 Association(s) Mentioned:  Vendor(s) Mentioned:  Contact: randall.c.stickleyii@gmail.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-stickley-36b0a5109/   Transcript:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9g9pyss7w7wmcypa/BYL11_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

    36 min

  3. JAN 30 · BONUS

    Jason’s Birthday Wish: Your Feedback

    It's Jason's birthday, and he's asking for one gift:  your feedback. With more than 300 episodes of Analyst Talk, We want to hear from listeners about what’s working, what’s not, and what topics you’d like to see covered next. The Podcast Listener Feedback Survey takes about 15 minutes and gives you a real opportunity to help shape the future direction of the show. The survey is open now through February 15. Thank you for being part of the Analyst Talk community. https://forms.gle/jLt89QNo3QWFtQ9J8

    1 min

  4. JAN 26

    Analyst Talk - AI as a Collaborator: Debbie Osborne’s Book Writing Process

    Episode: 00303 Released on January 26, 2026 Description: Debbie Osborne returns to Analyst Talk to break down something few analysts have attempted: using AI to help write and publish a professional book. Debbie breaks down how she built the book, from structuring the content and collaborating with generative AI to validating sources, avoiding plagiarism, and working through the editorial process for a second edition with an academic publisher. This conversation tackles the real questions analysts have about AI, including authorship, credibility, transparency, and trust. Debbie explains why AI did not replace her expertise, but expanded what was possible, allowing one analyst to build a comprehensive crime pattern resource that would normally require an entire team. If you are curious about using AI for serious analytical writing, research, or professional legacy projects, this episode is a must listen. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops: Christopher Cruz (00:21:58), Chris Wheaton (00:20:15), David Jimenez (00:31:58) Public Service Announcements: Podcast Listener Feedback Survey. To complete, click here. Related Links: https://deborahosborne.com/ Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-osborne-ba9735368/ Transcript:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ad7in7r727ih9ji5/DebbieOsborneAIBookProcess_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 Twitter: @leapodcasts 00:00:17 – Welcome back Debbie Osborne 00:02:03 – The idea behind writing a crime-patterns book 00:06:40 – From asking questions to structuring a full book 00:12:43 – The biggest surprises AI introduced 00:15:05 – Creating consistent structure across chapters 00:18:24 – Break: Podcast Listener Feedback Survey 00:19:05 – Bibliographies, sourcing, and plagiarism checks 00:23:00 – Authorship, validation, and AI skepticism 00:29:09 – Why AI enables projects humans couldn’t do alone SEO Keywords: crime analysis, artificial intelligence, AI in law enforcement, writing with AI, generative AI, ChatGPT, Claude AI, crime patterns, modus operandi, analyst professional development, law enforcement research, analyst textbooks, AI ethics, AI authorship, crime analysis training

    37 min

  5. JAN 19

    Analyst Talk - Dr. Andreas Olligschlaeger - AI is Challenging, Not Replacing

    Episode: 00302 Released on January 19, 2026 Description: Artificial intelligence is everywhere but to what degree? Andreas Olligschlaeger returns to Analyst Talk for a deep dive into AI in law enforcement analysis. We break down what AI really is (and isn’t), explore graph databases, anomaly detection, and Graph RAG, and discuss how analysts can use AI without replacing human judgment. The conversation also tackles ethics, explainability, and why validation and transparency matter more than ever. This episode is a must-listen for analysts trying to separate real capability from AI hype. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops: Nancy Levine (00:32:07) Public Service Announcements: Related Links: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-dr-andreas-olligschlaeger-the-futurist-analyst/ https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~olli/dissertation.html Other podcasts on AI: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-david-jimenez-the-military-man-returns/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-phil-powell-the-fundamentals-analyst/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-real-crime-all-the-time-ai-is-a-lead/ AI Glossary: https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/brief-history-artificial-intelligence https://www.policingproject.org/ai-explained-articles/2024/9/6/how-policing-agencies-use-ai Anomaly detection: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/machine-learning/anomaly-detection-using-isolation-forest/https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/machine-learning/anomaly-detection-using-isolation-forest/ https://scikit-learn.org/stable/ (Python toolkit that includes anomaly detection using isolation forest) Graph Databases: https://neo4j.com/wp-content/themes/neo4jweb/assets/images/Graph_Databases_for_Beginners.pdf https://crozdesk.com/software-research/all-about-graphs-a-primer https://neo4j.com/docs/getting-started/graph-database/ Graph RAG: https://neo4j.com/blog/genai/what-is-graphrag/ https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.00309 Downloadable LLMs: https://www.nomic.ai/gpt4all (runs on your local machine - does not upload data) https://lmstudio.ai/ AI Tools: Analyst-Friendly (Good Starting Points): Python Best for: Small, Medium, Large agencies Why: Widely used for data analysis, anomaly detection, and automation. Tons of tutorials and low barrier to entry. Website: https://www.python.org  GitHub Best for: All agency sizes Why: Primary source for open-source examples, tutorials, and AI/graph workflows discussed in the episode. Website: https://github.com  ChatGPT Best for: Small, Medium agencies (non-sensitive use) Why: Helpful for drafting, summarizing, and learning concepts—but should not be used with sensitive or classified data. Website: https://chat.openai.com Intermediate / Power-User Tools: Neo4j Best for: Medium, Large agencies Why: Core graph database used to model relationships between people, places, and events. Very powerful once set up. Website: https://neo4j.com  Apache TinkerPop Best for: Medium, Large agencies Why: Provides the Gremlin query language to work across different graph databases. Website: https://tinkerpop.apache.org  i2 Analyst’s Notebook Best for: Medium, Large agencies Why: Industry-standard link analysis tool; often paired with graph databases for visualization. Website: https://i2group.com/  Advanced / Infrastructure-Heavy Tools: Databricks Best for: Large agencies, federal partners Why: Cloud-based analytics and machine learning platform with AI coding assistants. Powerful but complex. Website: https://www.databricks.com  Microsoft Azure Best for: Large agencies Why: Used to host graph databases, AI models, and analytics pipelines at scale. Website: https://azure.microsoft.com  GraphRAG Best for: Large agencies, research units Why: Combines graph databases with LLMs to preserve context, relationships, and explainability. Website: https://github.com/microsoft/graphrag  Secure / Local AI Options: Hugging Face Best for: Medium, Large agencies Why: Repository for open-source, locally hosted AI models to avoid sending data outside the agency. Website: https://huggingface.co  Ollama Best for: Medium agencies Why: Allows agencies to run LLMs locally on their own hardware for added data security. Website: https://ollama.com Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: I2 Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasolligschlaeger/ Transcript:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y49ywmf2w4qetmne/AndreasOlligschlaeger2_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 Twitter: @leapodcasts 00:00:17 – Reintroducing Olli 00:01:32 – The real history of AI in law enforcement 00:06:23 – Using AI to help analysts write code (and its limits) 00:13:54 – Graph databases explained for crime analysts 00:17:58 – Generating investigative leads with AI & graph analytics 00:23:33 – Graph RAG: connecting documents, context, and explainability 00:39:45 – Ethics, transparency, and keeping humans in the loop

    47 min

  6. JAN 12

    Analyst Talk - Ryan Kapaun - The PR Analyst

    Episode: 00301 Released on January 12, 2026 Description: Ryan Kapaun brings more than 22 years of law enforcement analysis experience to Analyst Talk. Starting in communications and media relations, Ryan explains how his background in PR shaped the way he writes intelligence bulletins that officers actually read. He shares lessons from building Minnesota’s early fusion center, transitioning to a suburban police department, forecasting burglary series, managing police social media, and mentoring interns who go on to become analysts themselves. This episode is a masterclass in audience-focused writing, presentation skills, and turning complex information into actionable intelligence. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops: Steve Gottlieb (00:26:34), Randy Stickley (01:11:02) Public Service Announcements: Shawn Fisher (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/shawn-fisher-the-geographer/) Angela Backer-Hines (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/angela-backer-hines-the-certified-expert/) Matt Sessions (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-matt-sessions-the-underlying-causes-analyst/) Related Links: https://www.facebook.com/EdenPrairiePolice https://www.edenprairiemn.gov/city-government/departments/police-department https://dps.mn.gov/ https://bridge4ps.com/case-studies/case-study-macia-law-enforcement/ https://florida.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/minneapolis-bridge-collapse-video/retro-report/ https://portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resourcecenter/content.ashx/cops-p261-pub.pdf https://www.twincities.com/2019/01/15/serial-burglar-arrested-in-eden-prairie-faces-new-charges/ Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkapaun/ Transcript:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/v8ggagaknzhp49ux/RyanKapaun_transcript.pdf f 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 Twitter: @leapodcasts 00:00:17 – Introducing Ryan 00:08:38 –  MN Department of Safety 00:11:39 – 35 W Bridge Collapse 00:21:24 – Eden Prairie PD 00:32:48 – Break:  Fisher, Backer-Hines, & Sessions 00:34:12 – ABS:  Commercial Burglary Series 00:41:14 – High Profile Events: Super Bowl, Politics, and Social Unrest 00:51:01 – Analyst Writing 01:07:24 – Analyst Presentations 01:18:43 – Personal Interest: Hockey 01:23:09 – Words to the World

    1h 25m

  7. JAN 5

    Analyst Talk - Glenn Fueston – Agree 100% | The 300th Episode

    Episode: 00300 Released on January 5, 2026 Description: In this milestone 300th episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason reconnects with former manager and mentor Glenn Fueston for a candid, reflective conversation on leadership, data, and the evolution of intelligence analysis. Glenn shares his journey from trainer and leader at the Washington Baltimore HIDTA, to Executive Director of Maryland’s Governor’s Office of Crime Control, and now Director of Public Safety Capture at LexisNexis. Together, they discuss early analyst culture, post-9/11 training expansion, micromanagement lessons, strategic versus tactical analysis, grant-driven policy change, and how AI is reshaping analytical work. The episode blends hard-earned leadership insights with humor, nostalgia, and perspective, including legendary Chipotle burrito debates and reflections on growth, trust, and professional maturity. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops:  Tom Carr (00:03:52) Public Service Announcements: Shannon Kail (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-shannon-kail-intercontinental-pizza-party/) Matt Smith (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/matt-smith-the-gregarious-analyst/) Jennifer Loper (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-loper-the-junk-drawer/) Related Links: https://risk.lexisnexis.com/ https://www.hidta.org/ https://gocpp.maryland.gov/ https://www.odmap.org/ Good To Great - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Flock - https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/ai-brown-university-mit-investigation/3865328/#:~:text=Flock's%20AI%2Dpowered%20safety%20cameras,police%20locate%20the%20suspected%20shooter. Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: LexisNexis, Flock Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gfueston/ Transcript:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yxpjyh9vequta7xd/Fueston_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 Twitter: @leapodcasts 00:00:17 – Introducing Glenn 00:11:23 –  Investigative Support Center Program Manager 00:30:46 – Chipotle Burrito Legend 00:33:24 – Break: Kail, Smith, & Loper 00:36:47 – MD Governor’s Office of Crime Control 00:49:17 – LexisNexis 01:02:17 – Personal Interest: Boating 01:04:43 – Words to the World

    1h 6m

  8. 2025-12-29

    Analyst Talk - David Jimenez - The Military Man Returns

    Episode: 00299 Released on December 29, 2025 Description: David Jimenez returns to Analyst Talk with Jason Elder five years after his first appearance, this time reflecting on retirement after a long career spanning military intelligence, federal law enforcement, HIDTA work, and higher education. David shares what led to his decision to retire, what he plans to focus on next, and why mentorship remains central to the profession. The conversation explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence in law enforcement analysis, including how analysts can use AI responsibly to enhance efficiency without surrendering judgment or accountability. David also discusses teaching at Penn State, certification trends in analyst hiring, and why analysts should view AI as a colleague rather than a threat. This episode offers perspective, reassurance, and practical insight for analysts at every stage of their career. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops:   David McClocklin/Bel Pedroza (00:03:17), Todd Bacastow/Greg Thomas/Leanne Sulewski (00:04:22), Charles Giberti/Ole Donner (00:19:51), Debbie Osborne (00:20:50) Public Service Announcements: Related Links: GEOG 885, Analytical Methods and GEOAI Geospatial Intelligence: https://geospatial.psu.edu/geog885 https://geospatial.psu.edu/david-jimenez    Debbie Osborne:  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/five-ways-llms-can-strengthen-local-crime-analysis-without-osborne-vvhse/?trackingId=IL9fZAbmfQcBdIhE7H8ndw%3D%3D  Ole Donner: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1418927/?highlightedUpdateUrn=urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A1418927-7392547697611763712&q=highlightedFeedForGroups Charles Giberti: https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/ai-transformation-hiring-to-field/ IAFIE conference is June 1-3 with the Univ of North Georgia (Dahlonega) - "The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence, Cyber, and Intelligence on National Security Interests" https://www.iafie.org/  Past Podcasts: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/osborne-tapes-online-education-with-david-jimenez/ https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/david-jimenez-the-military-man/ Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimenezd/ Transcript:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qw6xr6us7r2g6nxx/DavidJimenez2_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 Twitter: @leapodcasts #AISeries 00:00:17 Introducing David 00:02:00 David Jimenez’s career since 2020 and HIDTA work 00:05:00 Teaching, FIAT instruction, and Penn State involvement 00:08:00 Deciding to retire and reflections on a long analyst career 00:11:00 AI and fears about analyst job replacement 00:14:00 Using AI for efficiency, data cleanup, and coding 00:18:00 Accountability, validation, and trusting AI outputs 00:25:00 Staying competitive through certification and mentorship

    31 min

  9. 2025-12-22

    Analyst Talk - Callie Rhoads - The Public Corruption Analyst

    Episode: 00298 Released on December 22, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason is joined by Callie Rhoads, a former Florida Department of Law Enforcement analyst with more than 15 years of experience analyzing public corruption and high profile investigations. Callie shares her unconventional path into the law enforcement analysis profession, her work uncovering financial misconduct, and what it was like supporting investigations involving powerful political figures. She walks listeners through major cases including the Broward County Sheriff investigation, the Mark Foley inquiry, the Jim Greer corruption case, and the long running Dozier School for Boys review. This conversation highlights the analyst’s role as a fact finder, the importance of following the money, and the challenges of working cases that attract intense public and media attention. It also offers a rare look at how analysts contribute far beyond the desk, supporting interviews, search warrants, and complex historical investigations. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops:   Kelly Kimsey (00:08:30 https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kelly-kimsey-bram-stoker-s-analyst/ ), Rose Davis/Mark Perez/Michelle Pittman (00:10:07), Travis Lawson/Mike O’Connell (00:28:13) Public Service Announcements: Related Links: https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/ Ken Jenne:  https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna20593197 Mark Foley:  https://www.npr.org/2006/10/05/6189173/timeline-the-fall-of-rep-mark-foley Jim Greer:  https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/ex-florida-gop-chairman-jim-greer-gets-sentence-for-stealing/2018319/ Dozier School for Boys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_School_for_Boys Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/callie-rhoads-698b30b8/ Transcript:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wbummahsif8ww5a3/CallieRhoads_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 Twitter: @leapodcasts 00:00:17 – Introducing Callie 00:14:14 – ABS:  Broward County Sheriff Ken Jenne 00:27:23 – ABS:  US House of Rep. Mark Foley 00:34:54 – ABS:  Republican Party Chair Jim Greer 00:45:27 – ABS:  Dozier School for Boys 01:13:28 – Decision to Leave LEA 01:18:51 – Personal Interest:  Hurricane Michael 01:22:55 – Words to the World

    1h 24m

  10. 2025-12-15

    Analyst Talk - Matt Sessions - The Underlying Causes Analyst

    Episode: 00297 Released on December 15, 2025 Description: In this episode, Jason talks with Matt Sessions, a problem solving tactical advisor and consultant with deep experience in evidence-based policing across the UK. Matt shares how he found his way into problem solving, why logic and curiosity drive effective analysis, and how policing culture can either lift or limit innovation. The conversation explores catalytic converter thefts, underlying causes versus root causes, analyst roles in POP, and the importance of strategic accountability. Matt also discusses his award-winning work, his transition to consulting, and why problem solving succeeds only when analysts and officers work together with intention. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops:    Public Service Announcements: Steve French (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/steve-french-%e2%80%93-one-compassionate-chap/) Manny San Pedro (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-manny-san-pedro-the-penalty-box-analyst/) Svetlana Gubin (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-svetlana-gubin-the-power-of-math/)  Related Links: www.cambridge-ebp.co.uk https://popcenter.asu.edu/categories/tilley-awards https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10439463.2021.2003361#d1e207 https://cops.usdoj.gov/pdf/crimeanalysis60steps.pdf https://www.radford.edu/humanities-behavioral-sciences/police-practice/stratified-policing.html https://www.rand.org/pubs/tools/TL261/better-policing-toolkit/all-strategies/problem-oriented-policing.html https://popcenter.asu.edu/content/what-pop Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-sessions-2b646a12a/ Transcript:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bmdnrhpsnrb8ytwz/MattSessions_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 Twitter: @leapodcasts 00:00:17 – Introducing Matt 00:02:19 – Discovering Problem Solving 00:16:31 – Starting During Covid 00:23:43 – Catalytic Converter Theft 00:43:26 – Break:  French, San Pedro, & Gubin 00:45:03 – Neighbourhood Tilley Award 00:55:08 – POP Pushback 01:09:36 – What if?  POP Czar 01:15:30 – Problem Oriented Policing…or Partnerships? 01:19:47 – Advise 01:27:30 – Words to the World

    1h 29m
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    LEAPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
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