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Analyst Talk - Dr. Andrew Wheeler - Large Language...

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2026/03/30

Episode: 00312 Released on March 30, 2026 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk, Jason Elder welcomes back Dr. Andrew Wheeler, who recently authored the book Large Language Models for Mortals, to explore how large language models are transforming the work of analysts. Moving beyond chatbots, Andrew breaks down practical applications such as extracting insights from reports, automating workflows, and integrating AI with tools like SQL and Excel. He explains key concepts like APIs and

27:05

Analyst Talk - Before You Leap - High Confidence....

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2026/03/23

Episode: 00311 Released on March 23, 2026 Description: In this 12th installment of the Before You Leap deep dive series, Randy Stickley joins Jason Elder to break down one of the most critical challenges in intelligence work: the confidence–accuracy gap. Why do analysts sometimes express high confidence in incorrect assessments or low confidence in correct ones? Randy explores the underlying causes, including epistemic limits, time pressure, bias, and the illusion of precision. He also discusses the

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Analyst Talk - Dr. Greg Thomas – From Organized Crime...

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2026/03/16

Episode: 00310 Released on March 16, 2026 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Dr. Greg Thomas returns to the show to discuss his journey from investigating organized crime to teaching geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) at Penn State University. Greg reflects on the early days of intelligence analysis, his work with the Pennsylvania Crime Commission and Pennsylvania State Police, and how the profession expanded dramatically after 9/11. The conversation also highlights the

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Analyst Talk - Defining the Field: The Crime Analyst...

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2026/03/09

Episode: 00309 Released on March 9, 2026 Description: What does the crime analyst profession actually look like today? In this special presentation of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Cody Gabbard and Dr. Eliann Carr discuss the first global Crime Analyst Census Survey designed to capture the makeup of the profession. The survey explores education, experience, job responsibilities, salary ranges, certifications, and how analysts are used across agencies. The goal is to establish a baseline

44:04

Analyst Talk - Christopher Cruz - From Analyst to...

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2026/03/02

Episode: 00308 Released on March 2, 2026 Description: Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how crime analysts work, but many analysts are still unsure where it truly fits in their role. In this episode, Christopher Cruz returns to Analyst Talk with Jason Elder to discuss AI’s real impact on law enforcement analysis, the concept of the analyst as a technologist, and why AI should be viewed as a tool for efficiency rather than replacement. The conversation explores data cleaning automation,

88:08

Analyst Talk - David Grabelski - The Life Triangle

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2026/02/23

Episode: 00307 Released on February 23, 2026 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, David Grabelski shares insights from a 55-year career spanning LAPD homicide, gang investigations, NDIC intelligence work, and teaching at Mercyhurst University. He discusses the early days of link analysis, visual investigative charting, and how analytical thinking shaped real-world investigations long before modern tools existed. David also introduces the “Life Triangle” of time, health, and

20:43

Analyst Talk - Real Crime All The Time - Drones,...

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2026/02/16

Episode: 00306 Released on February 16, 2026 Description: Real-Time Crime Centers continue to expand in both scope and responsibility, and drones are quickly becoming one of the most discussed emerging tools in the field. In this sixth installment of the Real Crime All The Time series on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Nikki North shares how Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are being integrated into crime centers, what analysts and managers need to consider, and how staffing, training, legal

35:18

Analyst Talk - Catching Up with Dawn - Where AI Fits...

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2026/02/09

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,

36:07

Analyst Talk - Before You Leap - Navigate AI Without...

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2026/02/02

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

0:35

Jason’s Birthday Wish: Your Feedback

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2026/01/30

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

37:12

Analyst Talk - AI as a Collaborator: Debbie Osborne’s...

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2026/01/26

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

47:02

Analyst Talk - Dr. Andreas Olligschlaeger - AI is...

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2026/01/19

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

84:31

Analyst Talk - Ryan Kapaun - The PR Analyst

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2026/01/12

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

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

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2026/01/05

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

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Analyst Talk - David Jimenez - The Military Man Returns

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2025/12/29

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

84:14

Analyst Talk - Callie Rhoads - The Public Corruption...

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2025/12/22

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

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Analyst Talk - Matt Sessions - The Underlying Causes...

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2025/12/15

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

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Analyst Talk - Jeff Asher - The Crime Index Analyst

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2025/12/08

Episode: 00296 Released on December 8, 2025 Description: Jeff Asher joins Analyst Talk with Jason Elder to unpack what crime trends really tell us and why the public so often gets the story wrong. He shares his journey from CIA analyst to New Orleans crime analyst and consultant, and explains how learning to write clearly and communicate with decision makers shaped his entire career. Jason and Jeff dig into focused deterrence in New Orleans, the response time crisis that left serious victims waiting

76:35

Analyst Talk - Dr. Andreas Olligschlaeger - The...

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2025/12/01

Episode: 00295 Released on December 1, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason sits down with Dr. Andreas “Olli” Olligschlaeger, a pioneer with 35 years of experience in crime analysis, GIS, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data-driven investigation. Olli shares how a chance academic assignment led him into the Pittsburgh Police Department’s narcotics division, where he built early GIS systems, conducted street-level analysis, and became one of the

69:16

Analyst Talk - Phil Powell - The Fundamentals Analyst

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2025/11/24

Episode: 00294 Released on November 24, 2025 Description: In this episode, Jason Elder sits down with Phil Powell, Vice President of IALEIA, longtime FIAT instructor, international advisor, and one of the most globally experienced intelligence professionals in the field. With more than forty years of service across the United Kingdom, the Balkans, Jamaica, and the United Nations, Phil shares rare insights into building intelligence units from the ground up, applying analytical fundamentals under

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