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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...
Episodes
Analyst Talk - Sean Bair 2.0 - AI, Analysis, and Officer Wellness
Episode: 00280 Released on August 18, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason reconnects with longtime analyst and entrepreneur Sean Bair to dive into his latest venture, SwornAI. Sean shares how this new p…
Analyst Talk - Dr. Charles Russo - FBI, Fraud, and the So What
Episode: 00279 Released on August 11, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Dr. Charles Russo reflects on a three-decade career in intelligence, from his military service and work with NCIS to more than a decad…
Analyst Talk - Erin Havelka - The Intern Turned Mentor Analyst
Episode: 00278 Released on August 4, 2025 Description: This week on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason chats with Erin Havelka of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to explore her journey from uncertain undergrad to award-winning crime an…
Analyst Talk - Jennifer Scavotto - From Calls to Cases to Command
Episode: 00277 Released on July 28, 2025 Description: What happens when a 911 dispatcher becomes the driving force behind an entire analysis and intelligence center? This week on Analyst Talk, host Jason Elder sits down with Jennifer Scavot…
Analyst Talk - Victoria Curtis - From Air Force Nerd to Crime Analyst Intern
Episode: 00276 Released on July 21, 2025 Description: What happens when an intern with military intelligence experience is tasked with building a crime analysis unit from scratch? This week on Analyst Talk, host Jason Elder speaks with Vict…
Analyst Talk - Before You Leap - Think Critically in Collaborative Chaos
Episode: 00275 Released on July 14, 2025 Description: In this ninth installment of the Before You Leap series on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason and Randy tackle the complex dynamics of collaboration in law enforcement analysis. They e…
Analyst Talk - Jennifer Baggett - Caring Through Data
Episode: 00274 Released on July 7, 2025 Description: This week on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason chats with Jennifer Baggett, a crime analyst with over a decade of experience and a career path as unique as her perspective. From spinni…
Analyst Talk - Steve Walter - Rooted in Oceanside with Longevity and Leadership
Episode: 00273 Released on June 30, 2025 Description: This week on Analyst Talk, host Jason Elder welcomes Steve Walter, Crime and Intelligence Manager at the Oceanside Police Department, to share insights from his two-decade career in law …
Analyst Talk - Jaime Lamanna - Crime, Snow, and Stolen Goods
Episode: 00272 Released on June 23, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason sits down with Jaime Lamanna, a seasoned Crime and Intelligence Analyst with over a decade of experience at the Spokane Police Dep…
Analyst Talk - Open Secrets - Don’t Just Trust AI, Always Verify
Analyst Talk - Open Secrets - Don’t Just Trust AI, Always Verify Episode: 00271 Released on June 16, 2025 Description: In this third installment of the Open Secrets series on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, expert Jan Mondale discusses the e…