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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 in...

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 inv...

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 resear...

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 ...

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 ...

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 suburba...

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...

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 ...