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Out latest IACA Newsletter is out! Make sure to check out the Paper Trail, packed with an analyst spotlight, certification program info, membership resources, training opportunities, conference wrap up, awards, and more. iaca.net/newsletters (members must log in)

We have released our 2027 Law Enforcement Analyst -Foundational (LEAF) online certification exam dates. In order to take the LEAF exam, go to iaca.net/about-leaf to sign up. Upcoming exam dates: •May 14, 2027 •August 13, 2027 •November 12, 2027

Policing by the numbers: a look inside Urbana’s data-driven police department: "I am a huge data nerd. I live in spreadsheets," Melissa Hendrian, the crime analyst at the Urbana Police Department, said. yahoo.com/news/us/articles/p…

Check out this recent substack article featuring IACA's former president Annie Mitchell: My Mom Didn’t Wait for Permission. Neither Should You - The Power of Why Not Me? Thinking misskbwrites.substack.com/p/…

REMINDER: The Executive Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 2nd, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM Central Time Zone (3 PM Pacific / 4 PM Mountain / 6 PM Eastern). Please register using the email associated with your IACA account here: iaca-net.zoom.us/meeting/reg…

Do you need an advanced degree for a job in crime analysis? Depending on the agency, some prefer (or even require) advanced degrees, but in general, no, an advanced degree is not always needed. For additional information: iacanet.memberclicks.net/ass…

We are excited to introduce a new 4-part AI webinar miniseries, presented by Dawn Reeby, founder of Excellence in Analytics! Each webinar will be held at 1 PM ET on 2nd Wednesday of January, April, July, & October. iaca.net/webinars#ai-miniser… #crimeanalyst #artificialintelligence

IACA is representing at the @theiacp #IACP2026 in Florida! Come visit us at booth 1938 to chat about how we can help your analysts strengthen their skills, broaden their analytical network and improve public safety. #crimeanalyst #crimeanalysis

How New York’s crime analysis network helps police connect cases across jurisdictions: With 11 crime analysis centers & more than 400 info-sharing agreements, NY gives agencies of all sizes access to investigative support that helps uncover connections police1.com/investigations/h…

Join the IACA for a FREE, live webinar exploring Gas Station Theory, an often overlooked investigative tactic that can help uncover critical evidence in criminal investigations Date: December 1, 2026, 5PM Eastern/ 4PM Central Law enforcement employees only iaca-net.zoom.us/webinar/reg…

What degree do you need for a career in crime analysis? Simply put, there is no single degree one needs in order to get a job in crime analysis; however, some are more conducive to the job than others. For additional info: iacanet.memberclicks.net/ass…

Seminario web gratuito: La policía orientada a la resolución de problemas: El rol del analista delictivo Regístrese ahora: iaca-net.zoom.us/webinar/reg… Cuándo: 4 de noviembre de 2026, 1800 Nueva York Instructor: Lucia Summers Idioma: Espanol #analistacriminal #IACAEspanol

The Executive Board will hold a Regular Meeting on November 2, 2026, from 5-5:30 PM Central Time Zone. All current IACA members are welcome and encouraged to observe this meeting. Please register using the email associated with your IACA account here: iaca-net.zoom.us/meeting/reg…

Looking for guidance on getting into the crime analysis profession? Check out our Guide for Prospective Crime Analyst Hires. This guide offers those pursuing a crime analyst position with advice for enhancing their skills & preparing them for interviews. iaca.net/assets/docs/Guide-f…

We want to highlight you! You can be featured in an upcoming edition of the IACA newsletter. SUBMIT yours and/OR nominate an outstanding colleague for the Member Spotlight. Filling out the submission form is quick and easy: iacanet.memberclicks.net/mem…

Keep Learning with the IACA! •12-week online classes with foundational, technical, investigative, strategic & advanced topics •270+ on-demand webinars •Live webinars on emerging topics •Training designed to support CLEA or LEAF certification iaca.net/training

We hope you can join us for the next session of our new webinar series Social Media & Open-Source Series! Join us November 11th at 1500 ET for "Photo Analysis." iaca.net/2026-series-webinar… #crimeanalyst #crimeanalysis #osint #socmint #intelligenceanalyst #intelligenceanalysis

The IACA offers a variety of training opportunities tailored for students interested in crime analysis. Some key types of training available: Webinars Workshops Annual Training Conference Online Courses Publications & Resources iacanet.memberclicks.net/tra…

Does the IACA offer webinars accessible any time, any where? Yes, we offer recorded webinars that can be accessed by members within our webinar library. These webinars cover a variety of topics relevant to crime analysis iacanet.memberclicks.net/tra…

Have you picked up your copy of the fourth edition of Exploring Crime Analysis: Readings on Essential Skills? This edition offers research, knowledge, instruction, and advice from the foremost minds in the crime analysis field. For this book & more go to: iacanet.memberclicks.net/boo…