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.

Announcement of Open Position

Criminal Intelligence Cryptocurrency Analyst

The New England State Police Information Network (NESPIN) is a regional center dedicated to assist local, state, federal, and tribal criminal justice agencies by providing adaptive solutions and services that facilitate information sharing, support criminal investigations, and promote officer safety.

NESPIN has an immediate opening for a Criminal Intelligence Cryptocurrency Analyst. This is a full-time non-exempt position, located at NESPIN headquarters in Franklin, Massachusetts. The schedule for this onsite position is Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week, during regular business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide case-specific analytical assistance to member agencies in the area of cryptocurrency tracing and analysis.
• Prepare written and oral reports summarizing the results of analytical work.
• Review relevant literature to keep current on trends regarding cryptocurrency exchange policies, cryptocurrency ATMs, and cryptocurrency related laws.
• Perform other related duties or projects assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or criminal justice.
• Certification in cryptocurrency tracing.
• A working knowledge of criminal justice investigations and the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of criminal intelligence techniques and analytical procedures to effectively conduct analysis of criminal investigations.
• Strong attention to detail, time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication competencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, i2 Analysts Notebook, Blockchain analysis, and Chainalysis or similar platform.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of information and investigations coordinated, developed, and/or assisted by NESPIN.
• The final candidate will be offered conditional employment and must pass a State Police background check before employment commences.
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Starting pay: $39.08 per hour, plus comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K and paid time off.

Interested candidates should submit resume and letter of intent before April 14, 2025, by email to nespinjobs@outlook.com, or utilize the "apply now" feature of job posting sites.

Happy to report the monthly information sharing meeting between LE and our Retail partners is kicking back up Friday April 18th at 11:00am at the Northborough PD.  Ample parking in the back 2 lots.  Please come with hand outs to pass out (20-30 copies) or a thumb drive to show on the screen.  Any questions, please contact Kevin Daly or Carol Fitzgerald and hope to see you there!

The IACA is seeking speakers for the conference -  held sept 8th -12th at the  Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate, 1500 Masters Blvd, Championsgate, FL 33896 

Link for more info is below 

https://www.iaca.net/call-for-presentations

Good morning - I am touch with a current Leominster PD Dispatcher and student at Umass Lowell.  She is required to do an internship and is interested in finding a crime/intelligence analysis position.  We are guessing it would be about 12 hours per week.  She currently lives in Leominster and will to travel.  Looking to see if any PD, DOC or other agency is interested.  She has been a dispatcher at Leominster for a number of years and is fluent with the ongoings of policing.

Does anyone have a point of contact for Telegram? Either briefings/presentations or preservation letters?