MACA is excited to welcome David Hatten, Program Manager at AH Datalytics, as one of our keynote speakers at the 2025 New England Crime Analysis & Intelligence Conference!

David is an expert in place-based policing strategies and the use of spatial analysis in criminal justice. He has led research on ShotSpotter deployment, served as a GIS analyst for the City of Philadelphia, and published widely in high-impact criminology journals.

Keynote Topic: The Real-Time Crime Index and the Challenges in Producing Nationwide Crime Estimates

David will discuss the future of nationwide crime data collection, the innovations of the Real-Time Crime Index (RTCI) project, and what the latest trends reveal about crime across the U.S. This session will highlight how RTCI supports more dynamic decision-making and complements the FBI’s crime reporting efforts.

We can’t wait to learn from David’s expertise this October in Plymouth!

Register Today!

This isn’t a crime analyst role, but it shares many of the same core components. It’s a strong fit for recent graduates with some experience or current analysts looking to apply investigative skills in a corporate setting. The position involves identifying suspicious patterns, responding to incidents, training staff, addressing retail theft, and collaborating with law enforcement agencies. There’s clear room for advancement with growth, training, leadership opportunities, and mobility across roles. Pay range is $30–38/hour for the right candidate. For more info, click the link below.

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The 2025 Election season is open! The self-nomination phase began last week, July 21st, and runs through August 11th. There are two board positions to be elected this year: Vice President of Membership and Secretary. Position-specific information, timeline of events, and election guidelines have been posted to the Elections 2025 Forum. Please subscribe to the Elections 2025 Forum to stay updated and informed of all election happenings, as this will be the HQ for all communication between the candidates and IACA membership.

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Please see attached flyer for an Access class offered from IACA at Lynn PD 

MS Access for Crime Analysis Flyer.pdf

Under the supervision of the Director of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center, the Research Analyst will conduct extensive analyses of crime and intelligence data using analytic technology and other statistical software. This position will be funded through a grant from the US Department of Justice, COPS Office, Community Development Micro-grant program. This position will support the Boston Police Department’s Community CompStat Initiative by bringing the work of the BRIC into the neighborhoods of Boston in partnership with community leaders to reduce crime and increase public safety, trust with community, and transparency. This position is grant-funded and may be limited to the duration of the grant.

Responsibilities:

• Work within an analytic team to collect, review, collate, and analyze data and information, as well as produce and disseminate intelligence reports in support of Community CompStat, Community Service Offices, and the Bureau of Community Engagement.
• Coordinate and contribute to efforts involving the research of various documents, reports, raw data, and internet-based material, as well as provide the analysis and summarization of results for inclusion in reports and presentations.
• Utilize analytic software (to include word processing and publishing, data discovery, data search, process mapping, databases and spreadsheets, pivot tables, link analysis, social media analysis, and geospatial analysis technologies) to augment and facilitate analysis and intelligence production.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and professional partners via multiple platforms to include secure internet/web-based forums, telephone, email and police radio.
• Comply with legal, policy, and regulatory requirements and apply sound professional judgment to ensure the protection of confidential information, as well as privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.
• Coordinate monthly Community CompStat meetings with District Captains, Community Service Officers, and community leaders.
• Create a Community CompStat meeting template and other meeting briefing materials.
• Collect, collate, and synthesize meeting feedback and ensure follow-up is conducted based on citizen concerns.
• Ensure that the space and other logistics are planned out each month to provide an atmosphere of open and transparent dialogue between police and the community.
• Ensure that the crime data provided at each meeting is clearly presented and understandable to the audience to the extent that it elicits open and transparent problem-solving dialogue.
• Provide direct data analysis support to Community Service Officers and the Bureau of Community Engagement.
• Provide training and support for BRIC technology applications utilized by Community Service Officers and the Bureau of Community Engagement.
• Integrate data and information from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive analytic intelligence product.
• Apply advanced, structured analytic procedures and methodologies.
• Possess exceptional presentation skills and be capable of compiling and preparing briefing materials and presenting to an audience of peers, the public, and superiors.
• Apply innovative thinking.
• As related to the COPS grant, Coordinate monthly Community CompStat meetings with District Captains and community leaders.
• As related to the COPS grant, Create a Community Compstat meeting template and other meeting briefing materials.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

• Permanent or naturalized U.S. citizens.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience where the major duties involved the analysis of information and data, use of technology and data management systems, and production of detailed analytic reports.
• A bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or related studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
• A high level of accuracy and attentiveness to numerical calculation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• It is strongly preferred that applicants have extensive experience using ESRI Mapping software, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Word, Excel, and Access.
• Upon hire, the incumbent will be asked to obtain and maintain a SECRET-level national security clearance.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED 

Terms: 

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-5

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

The City of Boston has played a role in causing and perpetuating the inequities in our society. To break down these barriers, we are embedding equity and inclusion into everything we do.

We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone, where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.

https://city-boston.icims.com/jobs/29924/community-compstat-analyst/job

MACA President Melissa Trzepacz, Conference Coordinator Carol Fitzgerald, and member Amanda Steben proudly represented MACA today at the 2025 Berkshire County Organized Retail Theft and Financial Crime Workshop in Pittsfield, MA!

This multi-agency training covers key topics including Organized Retail Crime, Financial Crimes, Skimming Devices, Gift Card Fraud, Legislation, and more — bringing together the public and private sector to collaborate on some of today's most pressing challenges.

Another exciting update - registration is now open for the 2025 New England Crime Analysis & Intelligence Conference!

Register here: https://macrimeanalysts.org/event-6040512

MACA Secretary Keri LeBeau, Crime Analyst at Dartmouth Police Department and Suffolk University alum, was honored to speak at the Careers in Criminal Justice panel hosted at Suffolk University on April 1st.

Keri shared valuable insights alongside fellow alumni, highlighting the impact and opportunities within crime analysis and public service.

Hello, 

Our Department is looking to host a IACA Microsoft Access for Crime Analysis in-person training. The course minimum is 10 people. We just wanted to see if anyone would be interested in taking the course. Description and link below. 

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY USES ANALYSIS TO DRIVE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE DEPLOYMENT STRATEGIES….sounds logical and proactive…BUT, how do you ACCESS and USE all that data!?! Are you struggling with how to pull your data easily from your records’ management system? Do you have your data but have no idea how to ask the right questions of it or create reports for presentation?

Through this training, you will be able to employ more directed policing efforts based on the data…data-driven strategies that are measurable!

BENEFITS – After taking this workshop, you will have:

• The ability to easily and consistently extract accurate information – no more pulling reports and getting different data.
• The ability to understand what information you pull.
• The ability to dig deep into your information for long-term or short-term projects. For example, say you have a rash of vehicles parked in driveways, unlocked, that are targeted during the late shift. Access allows you to just pull those reports (in a second!) and identify hotspots, times, etc. to best deploy officers.
• The analytical capacity is endless! You will have data at your fingertips. You can run reports on officer time spent at calls, days of week that have the most calls (your specifications) by a time block period, comparisons of previous years (year to date), have information on demand, and so much more!
• Automated bulletins to save time and supply timely data.

We will explore the basic and intermediate database objects of Microsoft Access, and how to utilize each one with a connection from your records management system. Instruction will specifically include activities on law enforcement-related making and appending tables, developing quality queries, displaying easily readable reports, and employing macros that automate these processes.

https://www.iaca.net/in-person-classes

Thank you, and feel free to email me dcasey@lynnpolice.org 

SENIOR CRIME ANALYST
CITY OF WORCESTER
POLICE DEPARTMENT

OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025, will receive preference.

Full posting here.

The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for the position of Senior Crime Analyst for the Crime Analysis Unit within the Worcester Police Department. Under the general direction of the Principal Crime Analyst and a sworn Police Official, the Senior Crime Analyst will perform tactical, strategic, and administrative analyses for the Crime Analysis Unit. This individual will collect, compile, and analyze police data from a variety of sources to identify and evaluate problems, crime series, patterns and trends, and prepare analytical crime summaries, statistical reports, and infographics.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

• Collect and analyze data to determine patterns, trends, problems, and crimes series
• Prepare analytical crime summaries, statistical reports, and infographics daily, weekly, quarterly and annual crime reports as requested.
• Analyze Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), incident, and arrest data daily to identify crime patterns and trends.
• Detect emerging crime patterns and series and provide thorough analysis
• Prepare advisories on critical issues.
• Identify suspect and crime relationships.
• Disseminate intelligence between divisions and with neighboring jurisdictions.
• Prepare statistical reports for grant applications and public consumption.
• Assess and design progressive analytical tools.
• Liaise with outside entities to provide data to community groups, media, researchers and facilities of higher education, etc.
• Stay up to date on current crime scene trends, software/tools, and on legal guidance, codes, and laws related to confidentiality and intelligence use.
• Other duties may be assigned by supervisory staff.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to present, interpret, explain, and defend analysis of information
• Ability to research and work independently,
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
• Ability to be self-driven,
• Valid Driver’s license and the ability to travel
• Ability to work on an on call basis, when necessary, and perform work tasks outside of routine office work hours
• Demonstrated ability uses critical thinking skills and ability to make sound judgment
• Working knowledge of law enforcement operations and police data.
• Proficient with relational databases and spreadsheet applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Highly detailed oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize work and projects
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of crime analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop sound conclusions from research and/or comparisons
• Ability to follow and explain complex instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to learn the City and Police Department policies, procedures, and practices.
• Strong mathematical and statical skills
• Ability to work with command staff decision makers, investigative personnel, and patrol officers.
• Ability to communicate methods and results in language easily understood by police personnel

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, statistics or related field
• Two (2) years of experience with crime analysis, data analysis or related discipline
• Ability to pass a comprehensive criminal history background check
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft office, GIS, and/or CAD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in criminal justice, statistics or related field
• Four (4) years of experience with crime analysis, data analysis or related discipline
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information
• Certified Law Enforcement Analyst Certification

SALARY RANGE: $63,908 - $83,631 annually, full-time, exempt, with an excellent benefits package.

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, Hiring@worcesterma.gov.

Crime Analysts Recognized for Work in Hate Crime Investigation

MACA President Melissa Trzepacz and member Sarah Herrmann played a key role in identifying the suspect in a recent hate crime investigation. Their work highlights the power of crime analysis in solving cases and ensuring justice. Outstanding work by both!

Full release at middlesexda.com/press-releases.