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 Victoria Curtis, an intern at the McPherson Police Department in Kansas and former Air Force intelligence officer. Victoria shares how she discovered the law enforcement analysis profession, pitched the creation of an analyst unit, and built it from the ground up. From Excel dashboards to city commission briefings, she offers an inspiring look at determination, innovation, and the power of saying “yes” to your own potential. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] This episode includes a call-in segment: Favorite First Jobs. Jan Mondale (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jan-mondale-inquiring-minds/) Alexander Gulde (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-alexander-gulde-analyst-work-is-police-work/) Heather Fairburn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-heather-fairburn-the-fire-within/) Erica Wiles (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-erika-wiles-venture-forth-and-appreciate/) Amanda Schenk (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-amanda-schenk-the-successful-applicant/) Name Drops:  Sabrina Potts (00:15:28), Jessica Dirks (00:21:40), Chris Delaney (00:29:53), Steve Gottlieb (00:39:30) Public Service Announcements: Jeff Vandersip (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/jeffrey-vandersip-the-crackerjack-analyst/) Shawn Fisher (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/shawn-fisher-the-geographer/) Related Links: https://www.mcpcity.com/171/Police-Department https://www.victoriacurtisanalysis.com/ https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/masters-phd/major/ASU00/PPCRMAGRCT/crime-analysis-graduate-certificate Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-curtis-veteran/ Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/36u37uzrrbxc4nue/VictoriaCurtis_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 Victoria 00:08:24 – Air Force 00:11:56 – McPherson PD 00:24:30 – Break:  Jeff Vandersip & Shawn Fisher 00:26:06 – Building a Unit 00:33:34 – ASU Graduate Certificate 00:38:14 – Advice 00:39:25 – Favorite First Jobs 00:51:40 – Personal Interest:  Military Clothing 00:55:00 – Words to the World