Certified Law Enforcement Analyst Directory

The International Association of Crime Analysts is proud to showcase the Certified Law Enforcement Analysts listed on this page. As of 6/19/2013, there are 44 total CLEAs and growing.

Brian Aagaard
Crime Analyst
Durham, North Carolina United States
CLEA Class of 2013

I currently work as an analyst for the Durham, NC Police Department. I began studying criminal justice at Mercyhurst College and graduated with my B.A. in 2006. I earned my M.A. in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany in 2008. I have previously worked as an analyst for the Finn Institute at the Onondaga Crime Analysis Center and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. I attained CLEA certification in 2013.

Jonathan Alston
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Lethbridge, Alberta Canada
CLEA Class of 2007

I received my B.Sc. from BYU. I earned an M.A. in Crim. from Simon Fraser University after studying the patterns of serial rapists. I went to the U of Alberta to get my Ph.D. and ended up helping out the police on a robbery series (late '99). Soon after that I was offered what was supposed to be a temp job and have been a crime analyst ever since. I am currently working with the RCMP on the Rocky Mountain Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET). I was proud to achieve CLEA status with IACA in July 2007.

Tiana Antul
Principal Crime Analyst
Worcester, Massachusetts United States
CLEA Class of 2010

Bio not available at this time.

Angela Backer
Police Coordinator, Crime Analyst
Robbinsdale, Minnesota United States
CLEA Class of 2012

I have been an analyst since 2004 at varying levels of the criminal justice system (city, county, multi-jurisdictional and statewide). I love working in law enforcement and could not imagine being in any other field. I am the treasurer of the local MN analyst association (MACIA) and am the Training Class Coordinator for the IACA.

Kimm Barnes
Crime Analyst
Roseburg, Oregon United States
CLEA Class of 2012

I have served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office since February, 1999, as a Police Records Clerk, Reserve Deputy, and as a Crime Analyst. For the past 12 years, I have been assigned to our Investigations Division, where I focus on tactical crime analysis and major crimes investigations. I earned by BS in Criminal Justice from Southern Oregon University in 2008 and completed my MSCJ - Crime Analysis degree through Tiffin University in 2011. I hold memberships in IACA, IALEIA & the Oregon Homicide Investigators Association (OHIA). I am currently on the OHIA Advisory Board and am the Online Training Coordinator for IACA.

Anthony Berger
Detective Sergeant
Puyallup, Washington United States
CLEA Class of 2007

Tony began his LE career in 1986 with the Seattle Police Department. He has served as a police officer, detective, detective sergeant, and contract chief. He has supervised investigative divisions and crime analysis divisions during his career. He is currently a program manager creating Washington State's first Real-Time Crime Center (known as LARIAT). He likes to assist jurisdictions when they start crime analysis units and is an instructor for the IACA. He has taught all over the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, and for the Turkish National Police. He earned his IACA Certification (CLEA) in 2007.

Emily Blackburn
Crime Analysis Unit Manager
St. Louis, Missouri United States
CLEA Class of 2011

I started as an Investigator with the Missouri Attorney General's office in the "No-Call" (anti-telemarketing) unit in 2000, and has there for 3 years. I then moved to Miami and worked in the private sector for about 8 months before moving to Palm Beach County to work as a Medicaid Fraud Analyst for 4 years. As luck/life would have it work took us back to St. Louis just as they were moving from a Crime Analysis pilot to a full-fledged unit. I started working there the first "full time" week in July of 2007. In January of 2011, I was promoted to manager of the unit.

Lynn Brewer
Crime Analysis Supervisor
Newport News, Virginia United States
CLEA Class of 2007

Christopher Bruce
Past President
Danvers, Massachusetts United States
CLEA Class of 2006

Independent consultant and trainer in crime analysis. 17 years as a crime analyst at the Cambridge (MA) and Danvers (MA) police departments; Analytical Director for the Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS) program, 2011-2012. President of the IACA, 2007-2012; Vice President of Administration from 2000-2006. President of the Massachusetts Association of Crime Analysts, 2000-2004. Teach graduate and undergraduate classes at Tiffin University, Western Oregon University, University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Suffolk University. Frequent conference presenter and trainer. Interests and specialties include tactical forecasting, spatial statistics, CrimeStat, Access, Excel, traffic analysis, jazz.

Milena Bruns
Intelligence Analist
nvt, Other (Not Listed) Netherlands
CLEA Class of 2011

Jennifer Coner
Crime Analyst
Newport News, Virginia United States
CLEA Class of 2009

Bio not available at this time.

Trina Cook
Police Information Analyst
Tukwila, Washington United States
CLEA Class of 2012

An analyst since 2000, Trina gained law enforcement experience as a records specialist for six years before starting at Tukwila PD. Trina became a Certified Law Enforcement Analyst in 2012. She enjoys being involved in her regional association, NORCAN, and has a special place in her heart for threshold analysis and z-scores.

Christopher Delaney
Director of Business Intelligence
Rochester, New York United States
CLEA Class of 2009

Chris is Director of Business Intelligence for the Rochester PD. He has worked as a analyst since 2000, mostly on issues of gangs and violence. In 2007, he became the first managing analyst of the Monroe Crime Analysis Center, directing analytical work for a staff of 19 sworn and non-sworn personnel. Chris currently works on strategic and administrative analysis for the RPD and assists other city departments on analysis-related issues. Chris is a CLEA Class of 2009, holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice and an M.S. in Public Policy from Rochester Institute of Technology, where he is an Adjunct Lecturer. He serves the IACA as the standards chair of the Standards, Methods, and Technology committee.

Pamela Delaney
Senior Planner/GIS
Rochester, New York United States
CLEA Class of 2009

Pamela (Notar) Delaney is a Senior Planner/GIS for the City of Rochester (NY). She was previously a crime analyst for the Rochester Police for 4 years and with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police for 2.5 years. She holds a Master's Degree from UNC Charlotte in Geography. She currently serves on the Certification Committee for the IACA. Pam also teachers Intro to GIS at the Rochester Institute of Technology Criminal Justice department. Her and her husband, fellow CLEA Chris Delaney, live in downtown Rochester and enjoy traveling, great food, and great wine!

Ruth Eisner
Certified Senior Crime Analyst
Aurora, Colorado United States
CLEA Class of 2011

I received my Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, from the University of Colorado, Denver, in December 2005. In April 2006, I began my crime analysis career with the Aurora Colorado Police Department. I started as a tactical analyst and provided analytical support to police personnel on a district level. I have since worked my way up to the chief’s office and currently provide citywide data, analytical and statistical support to the chief of police along with his executive staff. I decided early on in my career that I wanted to become a certified crime analyst. After I obtained the proper amount of training, knowledge and experience, I happily received Certification as a Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) from the IACA in May 2011.

Jason Elder

Nashville, Tennessee United States
CLEA Class of 2010

Jason Elder is the chair of the Standards, Methods, and Technology committee with the IACA. He currently teaches for the IALEIA's Foundation of Intelligence Analysis Training (FIAT) program. He earned his IACA certification in 2010.

Judy Fernandez
Crime Analyst
Gilbert, Arizona United States
CLEA Class of 2006

Judy has been a Crime Analyst with the Gilbert (AZ) Police Department since 2002 where she works in Investigations as part of the Intelligence and Analysis Unit. She has a BA in US History and a Masters of Criminal Justice in Crime Analysis. She is a member of the Arizona Association of Crime Analysts and was CLEA certified by the IACA in 2006. She has served on the IACA Certification Commission since 2010. She was named Gilbert’s 2009 Civilian of the Year due in part to her successful forecasting of a robbery series which led to a sting operation and arrest.

Shawn Fisher
Crime Analyst
Omaha, Nebraska United States
CLEA Class of 2008

I have been a Crime Analyst with the Omaha Police Department since 2003. Most of my job duties focus on tactical analysis. My educational background is Geography / Geology from Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO) and Geography / GIS from the University of Nebraska (Omaha). In 2009, I was honored to receive the Corona Solutions Innovations in Crime Analysis Award and present at the annual IACA conference. My personal interests revolve mostly around my husband and 3 daughters.... camping, soccer, softball, and other family events.

Carol Fitzgerald
Crime Analyst
Leominster, Massachusetts United States
CLEA Class of 2010

Graduated from Hartwick College (Oneonta NY) in 1994 with a degree in psychology and from UMass-Lowell in 1997 with a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. I worked for the Lowell (MA) Police Department immediately after graduation. From there I worked at the New England HIDTA Investigative Support Center, the Fitchburg (MA) Police Department and currently with the Leominster (MA) Police Department. I have been serving as Secretary for the Massachusetts Association of Crime Analysts since 2002.

Mark Gorthy
Crime Research Specialist
Rochester, New York United States
CLEA Class of 2011

Bio not available at this time.

Shelia Hargis
Crime Analysis Supervisor
Austin, Texas United States
CLEA Class of 2006

I have been a crime analyst since November of 2000. I supervisor five amazing analysts as well as provide analytical support to our Homicide Unit. Working as a crime analyst is the coolest job in law enforcement!

Matthew Harris
Crime Analyst
Santa Rosa, California United States
CLEA Class of 2011

Matt Harris started his career as a crime analyst in 2004 and currently works for the Sonoma County Sheriff. Prior to becoming a crime analyst Matt served in the U.S. Army Military Police in Germany, Hungary, Croatia, South Korea, and Colorado. Matt attended college at CSU Sacramento where he earned a sociology degree with a minor in criminal justice. He currently serves as the president of the Bay Area Crime and Intelligence Analysts Association in California and as a member of the IACA Standards Methods and Technology Board. Matt received his IACA certification in March of 2011.

Paul Harvey
Crime Analyst
Thornton, Colorado United States
CLEA Class of 2012

Paul is currently the Crime Analyst for the City of Thornton Police Department in Colorado. Prior to working in Thornton, he was tje Crime Analyst for the Weld County Colorado Sheriff's Office, he also taught Criminology, Policing, and Sociology at CU-Boulder, Colorado State University, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a Graduate Instructor or visiting Instructor. He is currently President of the Colorado Crime Analysts Association (CCAA) and is contributing to the local understanding of Crime Analysis by lecturing a local universities and colleges on crime and Crime Analysis. I truly believe in the quote from the late Vaclav Havel, "Work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed."

Steve Hawthorne
Crime Analyst
Lafayette, Indiana United States
CLEA Class of 2010

I have a BS & MS from Old Dominion University and was involved in marine ecological studies for 25+ yrs before changing to a far more rewarding career. I began as a Principal Crime Analyst in Portsmouth, VA. During my 6-yr tenure, I earned certifications as a crime and intelligence analyst (CCIA) and law enforcement analyst (CLEA), served as the Virginia Crime Analysts Network (VCAN) treasurer and was honored as the Portsmouth PD employee of the year and VCAN Analyst of the Year. I decided to retire within the Virginia Retirement System but still wanted to work. My wife and I settled in Lafayette, IN. I plan to work here until I fully retire. Until then, my goal is to learn all that I can about intel-led policing.

Michele Kennedy
Crime Analyst
Castle Rock, Colorado United States
CLEA Class of 2005

Bio not available at this time.

Karen Kontak
Police Research Supervisor
Phoenix, Arizona United States
CLEA Class of 2006

Karen Kontak is currently working as a police research supervisor in Phoenix Police Department's Crime Analysis and Research Unit. She oversees the UCR Crime Coding Detail and the Crime Analysis Detail, and supervises both sworn and civilian employees. She has a Masters Degree in Psychology from Arizona State University with a strong focus in research and statistics. She is also a Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA).

Jessica LeBlanc
Crime Analyst
Annandale, Virginia United States
CLEA Class of 2012

I have worked as a Crime Analyst for the Fairfax County Police Department in Northern Virginia since 2004. Prior to, I worked as analyst in the Exploited Child Division at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. I have served on the Executive Board of the Virginia Crime Analysis Network since 2010 and currently hold the position of Vice President. I am also a member of the IACA's Awards and Recognition Committee. Likes: details, Halloween night mug shots and Alt+Enter in Excel Dislikes: blank page two in bulletins, coconut and the questions "Are you super busy?" and "Have you restarted?"

Rebecca Leonard
Crime Analyst
Cambridge, Massachusetts United States
CLEA Class of 2012

Bio not available at this time.

Pamela Mazak
Senior Crime Analyst
Austin, Texas United States
CLEA Class of 2012

This is my second career and I love it. I went back to school after being in the private sector for over 20 years. I got my Masters at John Jay College in New York and I have been working as a crime analyst at the Austin Police Department since Oct 2003. I am now a Senior Crime Analyst working with the Robbery Unit.

Koren McEnany
District Crime Analyst
Indianapolis, Indiana United States
CLEA Class of 2010

Koren is a crime analyst for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. She has worked as an analyst for 5 years, beginning her career as a domestic violence analyst before becoming a district analyst. In addition to remaining responsible for 2 of the 6 police districts in Indianapolis, she has also recently become the Gang Unit analyst. Koren has a B.A. in Psychology and Law & Society from Purdue University and a M.A. in Criminal Justice from Indiana University. She also teaches criminal justice courses at Indiana Tech and works as the human trafficking analyst for the Vice Unit on a part-time basis. She received her IACA certification in October 2010.

Nathan Meehan
Social Scientist
Washington DC, New York United States
CLEA Class of 2012

Bio not available at this time.

Glen Mills
Lieutenant
Burlington, Massachusetts United States
CLEA Class of 2011

President, Massachusetts Association of Crime Analysts IACA Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) MACA - www.macrimeanalysts.com Free Resources for Law Enforcement - www.opensourcepolicing.org

Christopher Mowbray
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
CLEA Class of 2007

Sally Olterman
Law Enforcement Specialist
Greeley, Colorado United States
CLEA Class of 2005

Ashlee Parker
Law Enforcement Analyst Manager
College Park, Maryland United States
CLEA Class of 2013

I became interested in the criminal justice system while persuing an undergraduate degree in the social sciences. I began working for a campus police agency while completing my Master's in Criminal Justice and Criminology, and eventually received a position as a records administrator after graduation. I began providing analysis for my department, and was reassigned to develop an Analysis Unit, providing data and intelligence analysis, in 2010. My unit provides tactical, strategic, and operational data and intelligence analysis products. In 2012 I developed an intern program to train and mentor new analysts.

Dawn Reeby
Crime Analyst
Nashua, New Hampshire United States
CLEA Class of 2011

Dawn began in 1998 as a Crime Analyst at the Lowell, MA PD, has worked in state level education research, has extensive experience in grants, and is currently a Crime Analyst at the Nashua, NH PD. Dawn partners with various agencies to develop and provide crime analysis training to law enforcement. She also produces trainings and manuals on database development tools that focus on creating a master database using Microsoft Access. Dawn holds memberships with Massachusetts Association of Crime Analysts (MACA) and IACA, is on the MACA Training Committee, is the Chair for the IACA Fundraising Committee, is an adjunct teacher at UMASS Lowell teaching crime analysis and mapping, and is a CLEA certified Crime Analyst (2011).

Tess Sherman
Senior Crime Analyst
Austin, Texas United States
CLEA Class of 2012

Bio not available at this time.

Danielle Smith
Crime Analyst
Arlington, Massachusetts United States
CLEA Class of 2012

Bio not available at this time.

Susan Smith
Director of Operations
Overland Park, Kansas United States
CLEA Class of 2008

Susan C. Smith is the Director of Operations for Bair Analytics. She previously served as a crime analyst for the Shawnee, Kansas Police Department. During her 22-year career in law enforcement, she has held positions criminal intelligence, technical services and crime analysis. She previously worked at the Overland Park (KS) Police Department, in the Kansas State Prison and the Kansas State Parole Office.

Lakhpinder Takhar
Crime Analysis Supervisor
Surrey, British Columbia Canada
CLEA Class of 2008

Lakhpinder Takhar has worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 7 years. After gaining a MBA from the University of Leicester Lakhpinder initially followed a career in finance before moving to Law Enforcement. His first appointment was as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst working for the Warwickshire Police. In 2012, Lakhpinder was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his significant contribution to policing. Lakhpinder is the Crime Analysis Supervisor overseeing a unit of 7 Analysts responsible for policing the City of Surrey.

Gwen Udell
Crime Analysis Supervisor, CLEA
Woodbridge, Virginia United States
CLEA Class of 2012

I am currently the Crime Analysis Supervisor with Prince William County Police Department in Virginia, 25 miles south of Washington, DC and have been with this Department for 12 years. I began my career as a Crime Analyst in 1999 and was promoted to Supervisor in 2002. I graduated from from Mercyhurst University with a B.A. in Intelligence Studies. In 2005, I was a presenter at the IACA Conference. I am a member of the Virginia Crime Analysis Network Public Affairs Committee. Over the years, I've worked on numerous high profile major cases including the DC Sniper, USMC Shootings and the East Coast Rapist Series. I am dedicated and truly enjoy my job and am willing to assist my fellow analysts in any way I can. CLEA class of 2012.

Amber Warnock
Crime and Intelligence Analyst
Tampa, Florida United States
CLEA Class of 2012

I am a Criminal Intelligence Analyst with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and an adjunct instructor with Hillsborough Community College.

Todd Wiles
Crime Analyst Project Coordinator
Cleveland, Ohio United States
CLEA Class of 2012

Todd Wiles is the Crime Analyst Project Coordinator for the Cleveland Police Department. Todd obtained his Bachelors in Justice Studies, Minor Computer Science in 2004 and his Masters in Justice Studies in 2005 both from Kent State University. Todd previously worked for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office as a Crime Analyst II.

Alice Wisner
Crime Analyst
West Des Moines, Iowa United States
CLEA Class of 2009

Bio not available at this time.

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